Out with Dewey and a coworker enjoying his first time on a paddleboard. We launched off St. Mary's College and headed north in sunny, breezy conditions out towards Tippity Wichity Island. We huged the coves to stay out of the breeze, and decided to extend a little to make it all the way up to the island. We hoped for some fast downwind conditions to get back, but the breeze lightened up and wasn't so much help. An excellent morning on the water in a gorgeous setting.
Century Club: Jonathan Nepini
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
A quick, late paddle after the storm. I launched from Forest Landing and powered out to a house named Camelot and back. I love this time of year because I can extend my paddles very late. Muggy and quick, but glad to get the day in after getting my race committee duties for smallboat racing cancelled by weather.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Neck-in-neck with SS396
First time putting Dangerous around the course this year. We got off a tidy start in moderate conditions, and went off chasing the fleet around the course. We had some rust to knock off after so long away from the boat, but overall the race went well and we managed 6/11, slotting in between some of the J/70s. Not bad for a first effort, and a great evening to start climbing the mountain again.
Photo by Faith Chambers.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
Took a brief paddle off SMSA and over to Spring Cove (the waterway, not the marina). I took a lap in the scenic golden-hour light, and stopped off at Dangerous to make sure the boat was sitting well in her new slip. A nice way to relax and unwind in the sunset after a busy day.
Monday, June 16, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
Out this evening in cool, drizzly conditions for a paddle up McIntosh Run. I planned for about an hour, but got far enough up the run and decided to do the whole thing. Beautiful, lush greenery, abundant wildlife, and a pair of bald eagles rewarded my putting up with the mist. It was unfortunately tremendously buggy, and I spent most of the trip swatting flies. Still a great run up to the winery & back.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Feels good to be back!
Tequila sunrise spinnaker in action
Out for a shakedown sail today on Dangerous to make sure everything is sorted for racing. We headed out in light-ish conditions, rigged everything, put up every sail, and made sure the boat is ready to go. Everything checks out and the boat feels faster than ever. Looking forward to racing this week!
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
At long last, Dangerous has found her way back in to the water. We splashed the boat, delivered her to the new slip at Harbor Island, gave her a good topside scrub, and tuned the rig. Blisteringly hot and humid today, but totally worth it to finally get the program going, even if it's halfway through the season.
Friday, June 13, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
One last paddle off Bayshore Dr for this trip. With the weekend approaching and some chance of storms in the vicinity I went north to the canals around the neighborhood. I paddled over to the back of Jolly Roger amusement park and back around. After climbing up and down a tiny utility ladder all week some friendly neighbors let me use their pier to take my board out. A nice wrap-up to a relaxing and restorative trip.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
Decided to switch up the routine today and go for an evening paddle instead. The breeze was stiff, so I stayed close to shore and explored a number of creeks and coves near the launch. Pretty evening golden hour light and lots of interesting houses to look at. I overcooked a turn at the end and nearly fell off, but recovered and otherwise had a lovely evening.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
Seeking a more downtown beach experience, I headed to 28th street for my daily lunchtime paddle. I launched off a small seawall, and headed south towards the inlet. I enjoyed seeing the differences in buildings and scenery downtown, though I had to dodge a few fishermen casting off the ends of streets. My original plan was to paddle all the way to the inlet, and possibly to the ocean, but the current was absolutely ripping on my way down and I wanted to make sure I'd be able to make it back. As predicted, the ride back was a slow slog, but a great workout. Spent the afternoon on the beach afterwards, where it was almost warm enough for a great beach day.