Decided to take advantage of the last warm day for a bit and get a paddle in. Launched off Clarke's landing, paddled out to 8A, and then over and into Kingston Creek. Enjoyed a spectacular sunset on the way back.
Century Club: Jonathan Nepini
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
Took a quick evening paddle off Leonardtown Wharf down to the Mulberrys and back. Nice weather but I got started a little late and ended up coming back in the dark.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Trimming the spin
Sunset sail on the BR with several friends I hadn't seen in a while. Nicer conditions than forecasted and perfect weather made for a nice trip out to PR3 and a pleasant spinnaker reach back in. Keeping the streak going this week while the weather is so nice.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Not much wind this evening (spot me in the corner)
Today's route
Took the meatball out for my first solo trip. Decent conditions when I started getting the boat ready slowly fell away and there was patchy wind. I sailed behind Molly's Leg, tacked around the harbor a bit, and then sailed out into the river, and took a very leisurely downwind ride back. Everything went smoothly, I kept the boat upright, and I had a relaxing time so that's a win in my book.
Most of the setup and cleanup is pretty manageable but pushing the boat up the hill from the crane solo is pretty brutal. Glad to know I can do the whole process for the boat myself, and I'll certainly do a good bit of solo sailing next year.
Monday, October 2, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Tonight's crew in front of the bridge
Today's route
A nice easy monday night paddle off Forest Landing and up to Clarke's Landing and back. Perfect weather and no wind made for truly ideal paddling conditions. A nice crowd today, and everyone had a great time. Hoping to squeeze a few more weeks in before it gets cold.
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
At the helm of the Wager
Out on Neptune's Wager today for the first time in a while for a great Sunday cruise. Nice temps and consistent 12kt wind meant we decided to go out in the Bay. I was at the helm for the first half, and we stayed on a close reach up the shoreline near Cove Point and sailed a good ways across towards the Eastern Shore. We turned around, had a nice reach back in the river, and decided with ample wind and great weather to ride up to Point Patience. Had a close-ish crossing with a catamaran, but otherwise a very pleasant trip. Doing everything I can to soak up the sun for the little longer it's here.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Dangerous in the sunset
Out on Dangerous tonight for a sunset sail to the bridge. We intended to keep it casual by putting the #3 up, but 16kt winds meant we were working pretty good anyway. Enjoyed the scenery & cooler weather, and let some new sailors get some experience helming and trimming sails.
Today officially matches last year's Century Club record on actual sailing days (I already broke it counting boat work but wanted to do it 'for real')
Monday, September 25, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
A few of us braved the weather
Today's route
Just 3 of us today for the Monday night paddle on account of the dreary weather, with temps in the high 60s and spitting rain. Launched off Clarke's Landing and headed for some of the creeks to the south. Took a nice easy paddle for a little over an hour. The rain slacked off for most of our trip and only came back at the very end. Glad to get out on a day I otherwise would've probably spent at home.
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Dramatic sunset off Solomons
Today's route
Decided to pop over to SMSA to check on my boat after the tropical storm and go for a paddle. Nice cool, calm conditions for a ride up to the top of St. John Creek. Some residual high water from the storm allowed me to go much futher up the creek than is normally navigable. A nice relaxing paddle to finally get out and get some fresh air. Sad to see the season slowly but surely winding down.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
Made the last-minute decision to take the meatball out this evening with Dewey for a cruise. Sailed out to the bridge and back, and enjoyed moderate conditions for most of the ride. Things got a little light at the end, but we still made it back before it got all the way dark. Being on the water this week has helped as I go through some personal upheaval.