After getting the impeller fixed, I took the boat out to the Potomac to take advantage of some warmer weather. The river was pretty choppy even though there wasn't much wind. I ended up going back into Herring Creek and puttering around the creek and casting the fishing pole. My family joined after a hour. I cruised the creek with them and tried to go fishing so we could use up some of the worms that we bought last week. No luck with the fish. The wind picked up when I dropped off the family at the fuel dock but no damage. Alarms did not go off since impeller was fixed.
Century Club: Ryan Neil
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Signed up for the Frostbite race on 3/15 on th Patuxent River with the Pax River Sailing Club. Took out a yawl (Blue Goose) and participated in training while the Artic Tern raced. Was out on the river from noon to around 3pm with a crew of around 5-6. We practiced tacs and jibes with everyone taking turns with different tasks. We then did an unofficial race with Artic Tern to the finish line and then back to the marina. Weather was chilly but fun to take out and learn different parts of the boat. I need to re-learn the different terms such as beam reach, broad reach, etc.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Joined the Pax River Sail Club for a Frostbite Race on the Patuxent River. Took the club's yawl, Artic Tern, with a crew of 6 over to Solomons and raced against other sailboats. Achieved over 7 knots and rolls that I haven't experienced in a while. I manned the port jib line and enjoyed the day. Boat started great off the starting line but unfortunately fell to the back of the pack.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Saw favorable wind/weather conditions on Saturday so I took the Party Cruiser out around noon. Filled up on 22 gallons of gas and when I left the fuel dock, the 2 cycle oil alarm came on. Alarm was just replaced last month and oil container was full. Still the alarm sounded multiple times during my 3 hour trip down to Piney Point and up the river on the other side of Tall Timbers. Will get it looked into.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Took Party Cruiser out for first time since alarm and power steering was fixed. Enjoyed the cleats and how they made docking much easier. Took boat out around the creek and then out to the river for a couple of hours. Headed back and reviewed some work documents on the boat.
Friday, February 20, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Took out sailboat for first time this year. No wind so I ended up just floating on the Potomac. Saw multiple buoys toward the middle of the river. Could be crabpots that are in the deeper parts. Ended up motoring back.
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Took the pontoon out on a very rainy day. Cruised the Potomac and went down to Piney Point and around the creek. Alarm for 2 cycle oil was annoying so I arranged to have this looked at.
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Took my daughter out on the pontoon boat for a 1 hour ride around Herring Creek. Tried out the magnet fishing but no success. Headed back to dock when wind picked up and took down Christmas lights.
Friday, January 2, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Took out the pontoon boat and went up the Potomac River from Tall Timbers. Total cruise of 2.5-3 hours. Water was very calm.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took out pontoon onto Herring Creek and attempted to dock boat backwards. However, shore power and water were unavailable for either side in that slip. Moved to a new slip and got assistance moving boat and tying up boat. Borrowed shore power cables from marina and boat is back to being powered up. May need to find quicker ways to tie up boat.