Went out on powerboat in the morning, when it was only in the high 90's, and on the sailboat in the afternoon, when it was over 100. Wind was headed toward getting spicy when we went sailing; wind 10-12 knots, with six of us on board.
Century Club: Richard Turman
Friday, July 3, 2026
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Went out with my daughter and her friend to watch Sherwood Forest's fireworks. What fun!
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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1 day
Took Skylark to Smith's to put 20 gallons in. $120.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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Windy night. 16-18 knots apparent. Did not reef main. Rolled Genoa in two feet; slowed us down but reduced our heeling and windage.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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1 day
High 80's to low 90's when I went out 11-1:30 but fairly steady 8 knots from SW was most welcome. Sailed to Sherwood Forest and back to Valentine.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
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Had expected to be racing but regatta cancelled due to lack of wind so went kayaking instead!
Friday, June 26, 2026
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1 day
Had to lower lift to put bow cover on powerboat, so dropped her into the water and had a nice ride around Round Bay, checking out where some of the sailboats I race against are stored. Noce time out there! Slightly more than half a tank.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Weird wind to start the race. We're the third start, and the first start got away cleanly. Wind died shortly after second start went and right as we crossed the line. We wallowed in a wind hole with the other boats in our start, with some eeking their way forward slightly, and others backward. Then the wind filled in from the opposite direction, so on this first upwind leg, about half the boats put up their spinnakers. Then the wind clocked around to where it was supposed to be, so folks doused and tried to catch the wind. We didn't do as well as others, but once the breeze filled in to a stead 6 -8 knots apparent, we caught up to and passed several boats. Didn't pass enough, though, and came in 7th out of 12. 2 hour race in a beautiful evening anyway!
Saturday, June 20, 2026
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1 day
Took 9 cages worth of juvenile oysters we had fostered all winter to the oyster reef SRA is building on the S side of the Severn River Bridge and 'planted' them. Took a brig ride through Annapolis to see the sights and then motored on home. Beautiful afternoon - 84 degrees and 15-18 knots of wind.