Out with Dewey for the last Thursday night race of the year. Light conditions prevailed, and we got two lazy races in. The breeze shut off halfway through the second, and we struggled to make the finish. Not the most exciting day on the dinghy, but always nice to be out there regardless.
Century Club: Jonathan Nepini
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
A great glamour shot of Red Baron
Our last Wednesday for the year - hard to believe the time has gone so fast! A two-lap windward/leeward that ended up being a bit reachy. We put up a strong showing, hoping to beat J Ray and secure a spot on the podium for the series, but they managed to eke us out on the second downwind and we just couldn't keep up. Still great conditions and a fantastic way to cap off a great season on Red Baron.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
A quick paddle off the ramp this evening, as per routine lately.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 to Monday, September 7, 2026
Number of days:
5 days
Tight racing in A1 fleet
Back on Bad Cat once again for another great Stingray Point Regatta. We sailed the boat down in uneventful conditions Wednesday night and got in at Fishing Bay YC Thursday morning. After a relaxing day hanging out around camp, we got out on the racecourse Friday for a distance race in light-ish conditions. We had a great day and managed to finish with line honors from the back of the fleet. On Saturday and Sunday Michael was able to join us, and we enjoyed more breeze and competitive racing with the locals, ultimately resulting in a third place overall for the weekend. As always, the folks at Fishing Bay put on an exceptional event, with delicious food, fun parties, and three great days on the water. We headed home Sunday evening, and motored in a breezy delivery back up to Solomons, where we arrived early Monday morning.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Finishing well past sunset
With Dion out of town and the Wednesday night series winding to a close, we put James on the helm for what ended up being the most hectic Wednesday in recent memory. We pulled off an extremely tight start, getting pushed up and pushing the next boat so high they snagged the RC boat's anchor line, and that calamity set the tone for the race. Two spinnaker sets and douses in the first leg, a clean rounding, and a painfully slow upwind leg. We got good breeze from the back of the fleet and managed to finish ahead of all but one boat. Gotta take the wins where we can, even if they're from unsual circumstances.
After the race, Dewey and I headed over to Bad Cat for an overnight delivery down to Deltaville.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Sunset over Snow Hill beach
A quick paddle to enjoy an especially beautiful sunset this evening.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
A quick after-sunset paddle to Snow Hill. Pleasant weather and glassy conditions prevailed.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
As part of an all-day end of summer extravaganza, I headed out for a long kayak with Dewey, floating to the back of St. Thomas Creek and back. Conditions were hot and still, but the scenery was great and we spent an enjoyable couple hours on the river.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
A quick lap before heading up the road for a friend's birthday. Nice to enjoy the fresh air, and worth getting up early for.
Friday, August 28, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
A gorgeous pink sunset
Out with the Monday night paddle folks for an off-schedule paddle to watch the full moon. Though it ended up being obscured by clouds until we got in, it was a great way to get out and enjoy the weather and the scenery, and catch up with folks I hadn't seen in a while.