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.
Century Club: Jonathan Nepini
Monday, September 25, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
A few of us braved the weather
Today's route
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.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Teaching a new crew member to fly a spinnaker
An evening sunset cruise with friends on the Barba Roja. Sailed out to the bay with the occasional help of the motor and set a spin to return and enjoy the gorgeous sunset. Nice way to clear my head before a difficult conversation.
Monday, September 18, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
The Monday night paddle has been on the move lately, this time to St. George's Island for a paddle across to Cherryfield Point. Beautiful weather and a pretty sunset. Getting in all the time while I can.
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
Took a lenghty, nearly 8-mile kayak around the upper Patuxent and several creeks. Nice cool, cloudy conditions and lots of good bird and wildlife spotting. Spotted a goat in Tucker Creek, and paddled all the way up another creek nearby with seemingly endless twists and turns. A great way to spend the day.
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
Went out with a friend on their uncle's Sunfish on the upper Patuxent. Conditions varied from light to moderate and we enjoyed a nice sail. I drove for a good bit of the trip but switched and showed Lelia how to drive back. Fantastic late summer weather and neat to check out a different part of the river from where I usually sail.
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Starting into the sunset
Last weeknight race of the year on the spicy meatball. I took out a friend from the Dangerous crew and he did great and we both had a blast. Moderate to heavy conditions kept the boat powered up well, and I was able to hang with the fleet despite two fairly mediocre starts and slow downwind legs. We took 6th of 14 boats for the evening. I'm really glad to see my old boat can hang with the newer Buccaneers even without all the tuning and setup projects done, and its great to already be getting competitive only a few races in.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Tight spinnaker reaching
Last Wednedsay night of the year on Dangerous. Light-ish conditions and RC set us up a two lap course intended to be a windward/leeward, but in reality it ended up being all reaches. A clean start got us in a good position, followed by a late spinnaker set due to my mis-rigging the sail. A tight mark rounding, into a fast close reaching leg. Another hectic rounding with boats coming from several directions, followed by a super tight spinnaker reach to the finish. 5th out of 8th. It's hard to believe the Wednesday night series has come to an end so soon, and I'm hoping to continue to stack on Century Club days until the weather grows cold.
Monday, September 11, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Tonight's paddle group
The Monday night social paddle moved to Forest Landing today at the recommendation of a frequent attendee. We enjoyed ideal conditions and a leisurely paddle out towards Clarke's Landing. Got drizzled on for a bit, but we got to see a rainbow and a spectacular sunset. Sad to say the shorter days are starting to cut the paddling adventures short.