Floating Man! Scored an invite from a friend for the annual Floating Man gathering on the James River. Event started Thrusday Night, but I got there Friday. Missed the Friday float, but joined in for Saturday. Wonderful day on the river with 21 other kindred souls. Some drifting, some paddling, some fishing, some rapids, and a lot of comaraderie. Caught a Long-Eared Sunfish, and three Smallmouth Bass, one of which was about 12 inches. Campfires at night, cooking over the fires, and visiting the Tavern on the James. Hope to be back for next year.
Century Club: Keith Chapman
Monday, September 2, 2024
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1 day
Pungo for some perch fishing around the Little Magothy. Caught and released around ten. Tested out the gear, back, and knee for going to Floating Man later in the week. Seemed good…
Sunday, September 1, 2024
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1 day
Launched the Whaler, bombed around a little and then arrived at Andy's party by boat. Great party, met up with Mike and Chad. Good tunes, food, and drink.
Friday, August 30, 2024
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1 day
First sail of the season for Tri-Pawed! Got the bottom cleaned and the motor running. Friday Night YCCSC race with Greg, Dan, and Chip. Great night, great fight for honors, second over line for third place. Ran maxi-blade jib, took a little time to get the cars positioned right, lost ground until we got that right. Majorly twisted and re-injured my right knee during a tack.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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1 day
Morning SUP before work. Little Magothy Inlet marks to LM tour, LM marks and beach.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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1 day
Morning SUP before work. Little Magothy tour. Relaxed pace.
Monday, August 26, 2024
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1 day
Morning SUP before work. Little Magothy Inlet marks to LM tour.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
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1 day
Sunday SUP, F-27 maintenance, and Whaler trip. To Lake Claire Green, and back to half-tour of the Little Magothy, Met neighbors along the way on the water and stopped for chats. Nice morning on the water. Tested my inflatable PFD belt - interesting exercise. Then worked on F-27 outboard, almost there. Then launched Whaler for a sunset ride with the kid.
Saturday, August 24, 2024
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1 day
Maintenance. Worked on engine to get it running reliably. A beach floaty had washed up under the port wing nets, it had to come home with me…
Friday, August 23, 2024
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1 day
Morning SUP before work. Little Magothy Inlet Marks to LM tour.