A very quick paddle this morning before logging in for work - a pleasant way to get some morning sunshine and start my day.
Century Club: Jonathan Nepini
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Some dramatic clouds blocked out the sunset
A quick evening paddle off the neighborhood ramp in glassy, easy conditions.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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1 day
The fleet as seen from the bridge
Great conditions for a nice long course to the bridge and back. After our strong performances the past couple weeks this Wednesday put us back in our usual spot in the fleet. Despite strong conditions we just couldn't quite find it out there, and I made some tactical missteps, and ultimately we ended up in 6th for the evening. Much to continue learning, but great fun as always.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Out on Dire Straits today after missing some spectacular conditions yesterday. I enjoyed a long beat to Broomes Island with breeze in the low teens and got to play with my new hiking strap. One tack, and another loose beat back to the St. Mary's side, followed by an easy run back to the ramp as the breeze died down. What a great way to blow off some steam after the office!
Monday, June 8, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
Paddled out in moderate breeze today and got to enjoy a beautiful sunset and marginal surfing conditions for a quick ride home.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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1 day
Today's route
After a bit of additional hot-rodding and a new sail on Dire Straits this week Michael and I took her out for a test drive. Despite very light conditions, we found enough breeze to run around for a bit and test the new equipment. A fun casual sail with a trip to the pool afterwards to cool off.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
A nice sunset paddle out to Broomes Island and back to start off the weekend. Loving that it finally feels like summer.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
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1 day
Today's route
A very brief lap after work before running off to my evening plans. Always glad to squeeze a day in wherever I can.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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1 day
A busy mark rounding
The coveted Wednesday night pint glass, finally mine
Just three of us on the boat today for a two-lap triangle course. We had a downwind start, and I held the boat end but had to sail fairly high as I was pushed up by leeward boats. Ultimately the strategy worked fine, as we sailed gybe angles to the mark. We set off on a reach to V, followed by a loose beat to X. We executed a gybe set at the rounding for convenience, and ended up staying in better breeze as a result. We doused at the top mark for a jib reach to a shortened finish, and managed to pull off another first place by about 30 seconds. It's feeling great to be competitive in the fleet and show what the boat can do.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
A quick paddle to the end of the neighborhood after catching up on yard work. Great to be out here in the sunshine, as always.