Dave, Paul, Carey and me spent the afternoon doing spin hoists/douses in 5 knots of wind on a cloudy day. Tried wing-on-wing with the spin but the breeze dropped so we couldn't determine how effective the technique could be.
Century Club: Hank Messick
Monday, July 22, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
After the last Screwpile race we dropped off the crew, Tom, Greg and me headed to Colton Point. Winds were up to 18 knots on the Bay as we motor sailed south to Point Lookout and the mouth of the Potomac. Beautiful moonrise as we headed north on the Potomac with the wind abating to 7 knotss from the south. The return trip took about nine hours.
Friday, July 19, 2024 to Sunday, July 21, 2024
Number of days:
3 days
Mixed weather: five races over three days. Day two, winds a steady 15 knot with 2-3 foot waves. raced on Moovin, an Olsen 28.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Relaxing before the show
Wowza!
Dana, Sara, Bill, Brenda and myself anchored off Old Town Alexandria for it 275th Birthday Celebration. Lovely weather, snacks, drinks and good company made for a memorable evening. Fireworks were delightful.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Sunset over Washington Sailing Marina
Bloodly hot evening to race! There was a 6 to 8 knot southerly breeze with temperatures in the mid 90s and heat index over a 100. Beautiful sunset.
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Dave, Paul and I shoved off at 7P. Temperature was in the mid-90s and humid but the the steady 5 to 8 knot southwesterly made it tolerable. We sailed south of the WW Bridge down to red 86 off Broad Creek. A "City Tours" cruise boat shadowed us for awhile and eventually turn toward National Harbor. When returning we passed through WW Bridge under sail but after that the wind began to fade and motored back to the slip. A relaxing evening.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Dave, Paul, Brandon, Carey, Josh, and me. Great start, but fell behind with a muffed spin hoist after round windward mark.