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.
Century Club: Ryan Neil
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took out the pontoon boat with the family on Sunday and tried to get to the powerboat races at Piney Point. However, weather was causing the wind and waves to get rough so had to turn back. Took boat to beach near Tall Timbers inlet and anchored boat. However, water was too cold for everyone. Weather got worse so took boat back.
Friday, June 6, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took out sailboat for first time in a while. Set up sails as soon as leaving Hearing Creek and entering the Potomac River. Sailed from 4:30 till around 8. Need to work on my tacs.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took out pontoon boat and went to Piney Point. Had mom, dad, 3 siblings, wife and my 2 kids aboard. When everyone sat up front, boat was very heavy in front. Avoided crab traps and tried to fish in sight of the Ruddy Duck restaurant. Son ended up catching an oyster that is now his pet.
Friday, May 9, 2025 to Sunday, May 18, 2025
Number of days:
8 days
Maintenance Days - Had pontoon hauled out. Sanded, applied aluminum barrier coats and bottom paint to pontoons and transom. Cleaned carpets and roof. Tested batteries and determined that one needs to be replaced. Moved to new slip.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took out pontoon boat out up Potomac River for around 3 hours. Took boat up to 13 knots. Cloudy and chilly but was able to close door and bundle up as needed.
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took parents, siblings and kids out for a ride on the pontoon boat. Still windy that day and colder but we stayed in the creek and cruised around. Everyone got a chance to drive and look around the boat. Also connected the anchor to the line using a shackle that fit. Tied up boat so that it would stop hitting the dock.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Went to boat to vaccuum and carpet clean. Ordered anchor shackle and couch cover and retied lines away from the dock. Rained entire day.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took daughter out fishing in Herring Creek. Daughter wasn't too thrilled and wanted to drive but not look where she was going. Explored the creek and found a good place to anchor and use the slide this summer. Need to buy anchor shackle to connect to rope.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Took 3 hour tour to mouth of Breton Bay and back. Farthest upriver so far in either boat.