The Skipper of Barba Roja is determined to get me to "100" and join the Century Club. With my post-surgery bad arm, I'm not much crew right now, but six of us had a great evening on the Pax River.
Century Club: Bob Ohler
Friday, October 7, 2022
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1 day
Bob at the helm of the RC boat
Well, since I had surgery to repair my torn bicep tendon, my ability to sail is limited. However, with a little help from my friends, I'm still going to make Century Club. This was my first time back on the water since my surgery. Steve asked me to join him on the RC boat while he coached the SMSA Youth Sailing group.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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1 day
Under spinnaker, going under the Solomons bridge.
Since the Fall Frostbite Series does not start for another month, what else is there to do on Wednesday nights other than go sailing? A crew 5 of us sailed the Pax River basin and then up to the bridge. We doused the spinnaker just after rounding the pylon. Now, don't tell Mom but, what do you do when the mainsail trimmer (me) has his arm in a sling from the injury incurred last week racing? You give him the helm of course and let him steer one handed on the reach up to the bridge! It was a great experience steering with the spinnaker with excellent coaching from the Skipper!
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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1 day
We held off our competitors again to win the race and the series. However, it came at a price for me. I probably tore my biceps tendon when I reached up to pull the boom over. It may require surgery to repair. However, my crew is determined to get me the Century Club! I so much want to make it, and I will with the help of my friends and crew!
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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1 day
With the new carbon mainsail and a determined crew, we nailed the start! We sailed hard and fast around the course in good wind. We finished seconds ahead of Elan. It was enough for a first-place finish and first-place for the series! Go Team Barba Roja!
Sunday, September 4, 2022
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1 day
I drove down to Worthington State Park to surprise my granddaughters who were camping there for the Labor Day weekend. I took my kayak and kayaked from the beach south, down to Horsehead Cliffs and back.
Sunday, September 4, 2022
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1 day
At the request of my oldest granddaughter, I rented a tandem kayak so she and I could kayak "together." Well, she did not paddle much, and it was like paddling the Titanic for me, with her in the bow and not paddling, but we did make it to Horsehead Cliffs against a freshening breeze and chop. It made for a great memory, and that was the whole idea!
Thursday, September 1, 2022
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1 day
I went out on a calm Bay and paddled south to the private pier off Breezy Point. I took in the quiet, the herons, and an amazing pink and purple sky in the east as it was getting dark. Nice night for paddling!
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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1 day
I took advantage of the cooler temperatures and calm Bay to launch the kayak again today. It was a beautiful morning and I took in the peaceful nature of the conditions. I did not go far, only to the "dead trees area" of the cliffs and back. I love this kayak, the Chesapeake, and being retired.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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1 day
This week we had the good wind but a short course.... A-V-X. We could not beat Elan but we did finish far enough in front of C2, that even with owing them time, we beat them for 2nd place.