Nice to be out on the kayak after a day off due to rainstorms. Glassy water again, and no boats out. Probably the last time of the season, since more and more boats are getting de-winterized and out on the water here on the Severn.
Century Club: Richard Turman
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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must mean spring is upon us, which it literally finally is, though with cold days alternating with warm ones it is hard to tell. Glassy water, light winds, a friend to kayak with, and not a boat in sight made it a beautiful evening to be out -- the third day in a row.
Monday, March 22, 2021
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Out for the second time on the kayak in two days, this time with a friend. No wind, beautiful evening with glassy water providing great reflections. Checked out Plum Creek to its mouth, and the same with Valentine Creek, both off of the Severn. A great way to socially distance and visit!
Sunday, March 21, 2021
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Spent an hour starting at 6 p.m. having a lovely evening on the kayak on Valentine Creek, with only 1-3 mph winds. Only saw 1 boat out -- a 70's style 30' catamaran -- so had no wakes and beautiful glassy water. Fabulous!
Friday, March 12, 2021
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Got stuck on a call for work until 5:45, but got on the kayak by 6 p.m., just after sunset, and had a glorious ride. 5 kt winds with gusts to 10 from the NW kept me alert, and low water kept me from going all the way to the headwaters of Plum Creek, off the Severn, but it was a beautiful time for a 35 minute trip. Best part was that I only saw ducks -- still no powerboats on Plum or Valentine Creeks -- feels like this will be the last time this year that will be the case. 60+ degree air temp was really nice; looking forward to kayaking in shorts soon!
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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65 degree weather brought my sister to join me in a kayaking trip mid-afternoon today on Valentine Creek, off the Severn River. She lives in the DC area, but came over to enjoy the sunshine and get on the water. And with glassy water, and no wind, it was a beautiful way to catch up on family while remaining socially distant. Loving the change in the weather!
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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66 degree air temperature was too tempting to pass up, so spent nearly an hour on the kayak on the Severn's Round Bay right before & after sunset. Only saw one boat -- plus one fox, a heron, and two ducks. wind 2 mph from the SW made for glassy conditions, and with the water in the 40's and the air in the 60's it made for interesting air temps, changing up and down all the time. Glassy water!
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Great kayak trip starting right after sunset. The only wakes were mine, since there were no other boats around, and the water was mirror-like until my kayak cut right through it. 55 degrees air temp and zero wind. Only other living thing I saw was two Heron, one fishing on Arden beach and the other flying overhead. Wonderfully quiet, serene, and contemplative.
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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Normally I don't kayak when there are still traces of snow on the ground, but with weather in the high 50's, I just had to. Took a sunset ride on smooth water in Valentine Creek, which luckily was in the lee of the 13-15 mph winds that were coming from the South. My arms and shoulders were letting me know that it had been seven weeks since I'd been on a kayak; hopefully winter is about to release her icy grip and I'll soon be able to kayak every day.
Saturday, January 2, 2021
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Was great to get out for an evening kayak ride on the 2nd day of 2021, starting at 4:45 p.m., so was able to catch sunset while it was stil pretty warm out (~49). On Valentine Creek, well up the Severn, there were only two other boats out, so with only 5 mph winds from WNW, it was wonderfully smooth water. A great way to start the year!