Having learned that I was in the wrong slip, I undid the mooring lines, motored around to the correct slip and reset the lines. I'd hoped to then go sailing on the South River but there was no wind with rain showers in the forecast so I spent some time in small housekeeping tasks like whipping rope ends.
Century Club: Jan Chrypinski
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 to Sunday, June 28, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
With the klind assistance of a neighbor I trailered my Herreshopff Eagle to the marina, raised the mast, put the boat in the water and motored around to my slip. Getting into the slip took some effort - practice will help.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 to Sunday, June 28, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Paddled around to my slip in the Loch Haven Marina and set out dock lines for my sailboat before making a little excursion on the South River.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
As the last task before launching my sailboat, I spent the afternoon lightly sanding the hull before applying a fresh coat of Total Boat bottom paint. It's not a job I look forward to because with the boat on a low trailer it involves a lot of crawling around on one's back under the boat. But fortunately it's a small boat, so got done fairly quickly.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
In preparation for getting my old boat back in the water this summer, I spent much of the day sanding, staining and varnishing the exterior woodwork. Although the hull is fiberglass, there is a lot of wood on this boat - which contributes to its classic appearance but whose upkeep requires a good deal of work. Once the boat is in the water, I usually apply a fresh coat of varnish about every month.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Rehung the new rudder today after applying the final coat of white paint yesterday. This also involved lubricating and exercising the steering cables/gear. Making the new rudder from scratch has been quite an undertaking - I hope it hold together!
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Left Loch Haven Marina at about 0645 for a 45 minute paddle out into the South River. A wind out of the northwest was already starting to pick up with some small waves present, but nothing serious.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 to Sunday, June 28, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
I went out with my friend Rick O. and his son on their Hunter 28 sailboat, which he keeps at a marina in Galesville. We went down the Rhode River and out a ways into the Bay. A fresh breeze made for a lively 2-3 hour sail.
Sunday, March 8, 2026 to Sunday, March 22, 2026
Number of days:
15 days
Fifteen day cruise aboard Holland America Line's m/s Oosterdam departing from Buenos Aires and stopping in Montevideo, the Falkaland Island, Ushuaia, and Punta Arenas, Chile, among other placess. Cape Horn lived up to its evil reputation with winds gusting over 80 knots.
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Number of days:
1 day
With a cool breeze rippling the water, I went out on the South River as the sun was rising at 7:30 on a misty morning for a paddle across the river to Quiet Waters Park. I then followed the shore downstream past the dog beach and explored a small, hidden cove that is part of the park, viewing a blue heron and some ducks.