Century Club: Jonathan Nepini

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Sunday, February 26, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Pre-Season Fun Race
  • Neptune's Wager (as seen from the Barba Roja)

The crews of the Barba Roja and Neptune's Wager got together this afternoon for a fun race to get ready for frostbites in a couple weeks. I sailed on the Wager to help get a few of their new crew up to speed and to learn more about the boat prior to frostbites as I will be joining them for the series. We set up a course similar to a frostbite race and did our best to push the boat hard. Shifty winds made for an interesting beat to the bridge, and the Barba Roja managed a handy lead over us. Steve circled back several times during the race to offer advice and a little good-spirited ribbing. 

We got the course done much quicker than expected, and went for a second round. The second lap was much longer as the wind fell off throughout the afternoon. The races were a great learning opportunity for the crew and I, and everyone waslked away a bit more comfortable with the boat and our prospects for the upcoming racing season.

Thursday, February 23, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Thursday Sunset Sail
  • Tonight's sunset crew

A small crew for today's sail to enjoy the unseasonably warm temps. A bit chilly on the water compared to land, and somewhat light conditions, but pretty scenery and very relaxing. 

Monday, February 20, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Presidents' Day Sail
  • Trimming on a reach

Quick trip this evening up to the bridge and back. Had a few guests who normally sail on faster boats so we decided to show them what the Barba Roja can do. Sailed up to the bridge, turned around, and hoisted a kite for a tight reach back down the river. Great speed despite the light conditions, and a nice time was had by all. 

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Warm Windy Wednesday
  • A rare shot of us from outside the boat, courtesy of Neptune's Wager

As I was getting home from work I was thinking "Wouldn't it be nice to go for a sail this evening!" and lo and behold, I got a text from Steve abou† 10 minutes later inviting me to the boat. I beat him there and got everything ready, and we set off shortly before sunset. Plenty of wind on the river, with apparent gusts into the low 20s. We ran with a partially-furled headsail, and took a nice run to the bridge and back. Found our friends on Neptune's Wager and did some jockeying to get pictures of them with the bridge in the background. A fantastic impromptu trip and a perfect way to enjoy a warm evening.

Thursday, February 9, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Relaxing Thursday cruise
  • Great breeze and sunset views

A short-notice after work cruise to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather. Nice steady 12 knots of breeze made for an easy run up to the bridge and a beat back. The clouds cleared out just enough to see some pink as the sun went down. A nice way to ease into the weekend mood.

Sunday, February 5, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Afternoon Around Solomons
  • Crew of the day + bonus dog

Out on the Barba Roja again this Sunday to enjoy the (relatively) warmer temps and get some fresh air. Gusty and breezy, with occasional puffs over 20kts. Took a long trip to the bridge and back twice, dropped off a crew member & picked up another, and sailed out to PR3. I did some driving & we all had a good time. Steve planned on going out for round 3, but it was getting dark & cold so I hopped off after the second trip. Slowly checking off the days, trying to front-load early in the season as much as possible.

Sunday, January 29, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Frost-Goode Preview
  • Sunday morning sailors

Out for a short "coffee sail" this morning on the Barba Roja. With winds 8-24 we decided to sail up the river, and ended up having plenty of wind to run the traditional course of the SMSA Frost-Goode Race. A speedy reach up the river followed by a gusty, often-overpowered beat back down. Lots of feathering upwind to keep the boat on her feet. Another nice morning on the water.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Rocket Launch Party
  • The viewing party

Took a ride out this evening to watch the rocket launch from out in the Bay. We had just the barest of breeze as we left the river, and we did a bit of light air sailing while our intrepid skipper Steve made grilled cheese sandwiches down below. We had a spectacular view of the rocket launch and everyone enjoyed the impromptu weeknight get-together.

Sunday, January 15, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Frosty Sunday
  • The crew braving the cold

Gorgeous conditions other than the cold, so several Barba Roja friends got together for a sail. Breeze in the high teens in the river and slightly more with a sturdy chop out in the Bay. Ran about halfway across the Bay, under the bridge, and then all the way back in the harbor under sail. Got some practice with close-quarters maneuvering tacking up Back Creek on the way in. We ran under headsail alone all day and made great speed. A fantastic afternoon and well worth braving the cold temperatures.

Sunday, January 8, 2023 to Sunday, August 13, 2023
Number of days:
10 days
Boat Maintenance Days
  • Dangerous with a gleaming new bottom
  • Spicy Meatball after a much needed cleaning, many more projects to come!

Logging my 10 maintenance days here - I have more than that from various pre-season prep and ongoing work to Dangerous, and will have more to come as I start sorting through projects on my new-to-me '77 Chrysler Buccaneer, the Spicy Meatball.

January 8 - Dangerous

February 18 - Dangerous

March 29 - Dangerous

April 1 - Dangerous

April 2 - Dangerous, Epoxy application to keel repair

April 11 - Dangerous, Bottom paint application

April 15 - Dangerous, Bottom paint application

April 18 - Dangerous, Delivery & running rigging installation

May 14 - Dangerous, Halyard replacement & spinnaker hardware install

July 7 - Dangerous, Bottom cleaning

July 21 - Dangerous, Bottom cleaning

July 27 - Dangerous, Windex installation & other gov cup prep

August 13 - Spicy Meatball, Delivery to SMSA & cleaning

 

 

 

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