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.
Century Club: Ryan Neil
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.
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.