Maintenance. Replacing the power trim/tilt unit. What should have been an hour job expanded quite a bit - the lower axle pin was completely seized in the plastic bushings and transom bracket. Had to employ large hammers, drift punches, heat gun, sawzall, and a drill. At the end of the had the old unit removed, with remaining piece of the lower shaft still stuck in the starboard transom bracket. Only smashed one finger, so that's a win. More to go on this one...
Century Club: Keith Chapman
Monday, October 7, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Morning SUP before work. Little Magothy Inlet marks to LM tour. Very good pace. Really liking the new paddle. Came across a group of meighbors kayaking also enjoying the morning.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
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1 day
Powerboat show, then Sunset ride with oldest. Out along shore to Sandy Point, then Baltimore Light, then up Magothy for sunset.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Afternoon ride with youngest, then last light drift for happy hour and a night run until realizing on fumes and having to baby it to get back to the ramp.Afternoon ride with youngest, then last light drift for happy hour and a night run until realizing on fumes and having to baby it to get back to the ramp. Saw Lady Maryland anchored behind Dobbins.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Sunset SUP. Little Magothy Inlet marks to Lake Claire/Deep Creek Green. Met and chatted with Neil near the mark. Met and chatted with neighbor Jim at his pier on the way back. Nice ride, good chats, good pace.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Evening SUP. Little Magothy Inlet marks to LM tour. Very good overall pace.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Noon SUP. Tour of Little Magothy. Decent southerly breeze and outgoing tide, so good upwind workout. Very good 1/10 mile times, the new paddle is showing an improvement.
Friday, September 20, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Friday night cruise on Greg's new to him boat. Very nice evening.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Sunset SUP. Past Little Magothy Inlet marks to beyond Persimmon Point. Back towards Little Magothy with intent of doing a tour, but saw friend on beach and pulled in for a chat. Finished off with a sunset drift and a toast to the day.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Pic from Erin Valentine
Pic from Bay Bridge Paddle gallery
Bay Bridge Paddle, The Steamer course. Didn't think I was going to actually do it due to knee and back and on the morning of the event the wind and seas were up. But packed everything and headed to Sandy Point. The wind was still up, so picked up my packet and resigned myself to not doing it. But right before the start for the Steamer the wind started to let up and the conditions began to improve. I changed my mind, ran to the parking lot and got my board and gear. I got on the water just as everybody else was around the first turning mark. Taking the mindset that starting so late and being careful of my hurts, that I would just concentrate on having a good ride and making it to the end. Wind was from the northeast and the tide was running out. On the leg to the bridge I made up decent ground and got back into the pack. In the span was tough as usual, and I did end up knee boarding a bit after a fall as I didn't want to re-twist my knee. The leg from the span to the finish was all upwind and against the tidal current, and again just took the approach of not trying too hard and getting to the end, but I ended up passing a few more paddlers. The last ride to the beach allowed some minor surf action which was fun, and of course I dumped it right before getting to the beach. Somehow I ended up 31 out of 81. Great time, and great to have the Seafood Festival back on the same day at Sandy Point, great rest of the day with food, drink, and music.