Decided to go for a quick lap on Dire Straits this evening, and unfortunately found out the hard way that there's a wasp's next on the boat ramp pier. Despite a painful sting, I persisted and went for a pleasant, if short, sail. Hoping we can get that taken care of and it isn't a problem for my future use of the pier.
Century Club: Jonathan Nepini
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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1 day
Back at the offending pier after the bee incident
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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1 day
Back on the boat this Wednesday after skipping last week for vacation. Nice conditions with moderate breeze, and we switched up the lineup and I got to play on the foredeck today. We pulled off a fairly good start, but spent some time in bad air trying to find a lane. Never getting one, we ended up carrying our line far left, and played that side of the course to the windward mark. We did a clean rounding, and debated whether a spinnaker was called for on the reach. We ultimately did deploy it, and sailed a clean, fast leg. RC shortened to the next mark, and a shift made for a mostly upwind ride back to the finish. Another 5th place finish (hard to compete with the J/70s on a spinnaker reach) but nonetheless a spectacular evening to be out on the water enjoying the views.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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1 day
Today's route
Went for a quick sunset paddle to check out a mysterious abandoned house in my neighborhood. Enjoyed mild, cool conditions for the trip.
Monday, August 24, 2026
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1 day
Out on a wonderful evening practice sail on Red Baron. Dion wanted to work on spinnaker work, so we put him on the foredeck and sailed downwind to the bridge. Conditions were light but enough to move, and the views were truly spectacular. Great way to start the week.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
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1 day
Getting ready for the start
I accepted a last-minute invite to participate in SMSA's annual "Sharks with Lasers" one-design regatta. I borrowed my boat from a club member well up the creek, and he towed me out to the river, where I found little breeze. The fleet slowly made its way across the basin, and the wind filled shortly and allowed us to start racing. We managed five races with twelve competitors, with a mix of windward/leewards and Olympic triangles. I spent much of the time learning, and definitely didn't put on my best performance ever. I only capsized once, and managed to stay out of last place for the whole regatta. A picture-perfect day on the water and I enjoyed learning and sailing on a boat that's new to me.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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1 day
Sailing into the weekend
Got back in town today, and after dreary wet conditions was rewarded with some perfect weather for an evening sail. I rigged up Dire Straits for the first time in far too long, and headed out for a quick lap off the neighborhood ramp. A neighbor was kind enough to get some great photos while I was out. Nice to enjoy the fresh air after traveling all day.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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The family all together for a boat ride
Out on the "Miss Kathleen" in Ocean City with the family for a suset cruise. We enjoyed picture-perfect weather, a beautiful sunset, and even some up-close views of dolphins in the inlet. Couldn't have asked for a nicer time!
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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1 day
Morning view
A quick lap before going out of town for a week. Nice and cool this morning and good to get up and move.
Friday, August 14, 2026
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1 day
Today's route
Dragged myself out for a quick morning paddle, and ended up enjoying the scenery and a gentle way to start my day.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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1 day
Today's route
Despite running a bunch of errands I was able to carve out enough time for a quick paddle. Always worth the effort!