Pretty cold out today for a quick after work paddle off Clarke's Landing. I took a short lap over to the southernmost cove and back, about all I had the daylight and time in my schedule for. Squeezing in the paddling days for as long as I can.
Century Club: Jonathan Nepini
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Running on Red Baron, yours truly at the helm
After an opporutnity was presented to me over the weekend, I went for a test sail on a friend's Olson 29. Great weather and I had a great time out on the boat. It was really interesting to see how things differ from the Olson 30, a lot is the same but there are many small differences that make the boats feel very different on deck. We beat up to the bridge, then set a spin and ran back down. A great boat and a nice evening out sailing, but I don't think I'll be able to make this one work for me.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Took a quick lap off SMSA today before an evening meeting. Took a lap up to the top of Old House Cove and under the bridge on Olivet Rd, a route I had somehow missed after all this time. Finally getting towards the point that I've covered the entire Solomons harbor creeks.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Out with the usual Monday night crew + a friend of a friend for a breezy evening on Forest Landing. On account of the conditions, we stayed pretty deep in the coves, and enjoyed lots of great nature scenery and a pretty sunset. The days are getting shorter, but we still managed to get a good paddle in.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
The Barba Roja & crew, courtesy of Dave Ohler
Out with Steve and Bob today on the Barba Roja for a cruise. It was Bob's first time on the boat after a long absence, and it was great to sail with him again. We poked around in the river basin and got some pictures of the smallboat fall invitational, then headed out to the Bay to meet up with Bob's son Dave while he delivered a powerboat down from Annapolis. A fantastic, relaxing Sunday on the boat, about as good as one could ask for.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
Another evening paddle off SMSA with Dewey. We originally intended to head out into the river around the front of the island, but significant chop led us to tuck back into Mill Creek instead. We paddled up a ways and enjoyed the scenery, and had a great, wide-ranging talk. Another nice end to the week.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Cloudy + light conditions to ghost along on a Wednesday fun sail on Dangerous. We brought plenty of snacks & beverages, and enjoyed a quick lap out towards the Bay and then up to the bridge and back. A full crew today and a great time was had by all.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
A bit of a late start for a sunset paddle off Leonardtown Wharf this evening. Nice light conditions and a pretty sunset while I paddled out a ways around the corner and back. Starting to get into shorter days and a lack of daylight.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
A smaller group for this Monday's paddle, and as a result we were able to go a bit further than usual. The scenery is starting to look like fall, and we had a nice lap out to the mouth of the creek and back. Hoping it stays nice a good ways into October.
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
Right back to the dreary weather again, with spotty rain and cooler temps than promised. Determined to make something of the beach day I planned, I headed up to Snow Hill with my paddleboard and went for a lap. I paddled down to Cole Creek, and fought through a weird mix of conflicting breeze and current that chopped up the inlet opening. Nice glassy conditions inside, and I explored the dilapidated piers and scenic surroundings. Despite the cool & damp I'm glad I took the opportunity to paddle in a different spot from my usual haunts.