#30 Spicy and dicey! First we dropped and dragged the spinnaker bag. Then the spin came out of the bag and we dragged that too. We retrieved the sail and hoisted it. We had made a fine recovery until we rounded up while flying the spin. Did I say "spicy and dicey?" But crazy as it sounds, our competition, Elan failed to check-in and we ended up winning our class. Wild!
Century Club: Bob Ohler
Monday, May 11, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
#29. Dad would have been 93 today. He awakened the sailing gene in me. The rainy weather prevented me from sailing today but tonight, on a flat Bay, I paddled down by the cliffs. The water was so clear that I could reach down and grab some shells. It was a nice chilly evening out on the water.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
I helped a great friend bring his new Beneteau 331 up the Bay from Deltaville.
Along with Captain Dave Ohler, the 3 of made the trip in good time, while we adjusted to changing wind conditions and a the intricacies of a new boat.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Number of days:
10 days
I'm claiming the 10 days for boat work now. Polishing, waxing, cleaning, etc.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
We've been really working to reset and clean the boat. Today, we did both cleaning as well as sailing. Winds SW at 15-20 and gusty! We had a great sail under reefed main and staysail only. We had plenty of wind!
Friday, May 1, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Again, I sailed with Dave and his crew in great winds in the Pax River. We sailed to SMSA "K" where I toasted an old friend who is no longer with us. We sailed under a reefed main and a staysail and the combination was perfect. Helm balance was excellent and the boat was comfortable. Back at the dock, Dave and I plucked Erin out of the water. She was cold, wet, and scratched but otherwise OK.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
With winds blowing 12, gusting 14, I got a great cardio and upper body workout! I paddled into the wind and waves to the oyster sanctuary buoy and back. Good tough paddling and workout!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Wednesday night racing, Barba Roja style!
18 gusting 20. 7.4 knots top boat speed. Reefed main, storm sail, full main, reefed jib
Monday, April 27, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
The Bay was dead flat and I paddled north against the ebb tide before making the turn. (I’m really sore tonight following a TOUGH workout with The James Gang this morning!)
Friday, April 24, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Into a freshening breeze and chop, I paddled SE towards the oyster sanctuary buoy. When the chilly water started coming over the bow, I turned back. It was good exercise paddling against the wind and waves. On a day that I trained with The James Gang, I was tired afterwards.