Not sure the exact wind speed but it was windier than normal, but I knew that going out. Had a blast getting out to Mattox Creek marker 1. Fighting waves and wind going back so I furled the jib and sailed back with the assistance of my outboard. I’m feeling more comfortable sailing in windy conditions.
Century Club: AJ Batcheller
Thursday, August 1, 2024
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1 day
An almost magical sunset sail on Mattox Creek. I should go out after dinner more often since the days are getting shorter and its cooler, 88, than it is during the day.
Monday, July 29, 2024
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1 day
Went out for about 4 hours as far up the Potomac as the Alexander Graham Bell house. Mixed wind, sometimes terrific, other times almost non-existant.
Sunday, July 28, 2024
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1 day
About a half hour paddleboard to Stepp’s Marina. Karen joined me in her kayak.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
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1 day
Sailed on Mattox Creek out towards the :Potomac. Not much wind but another day on the water.
Friday, July 26, 2024
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1 day
Mellow afternoon sail on Mattox Creek.
Sunday, July 21, 2024
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1 day
Took friends out on the Potomac on the pontoon boat.
Friday, July 19, 2024
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1 day
With a nice steady wind this morning and my newfound confidence thanks to Sail Solomon’s sailing lessons I took in June I couldn’t resist going out for a morning sail on Mattox Creek out towards the Potomac. Taking the course of least resistance the wind pushed me towards the entrance of Monroe Bay. A few hundred yards from the entrance I saw a pair of dolphins’ surface three times about 30 yards away. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to take a picture of these magnificent mammals.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Paddleboard on Mattok Creek.