Because of medical reasons, I had not been in the kayak in a while. Determined to make the Century Club, I got my butt back on the water this morning. It felt great to be back out there paddling.
Against a slight breeze and chop, I paddled south to Breezy Point and back. I saw more jelly fish than the law allows, a pair of Bald Eagles sharing a branch, and a heron that announced his presence. Great day on the water!
Century Club: Bob Ohler
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
We easily backed out of the slip, hoisted the sails and sailed for 5 1/2 hours! It was wonderful. We found better and better winds as we headed out and across the Bay. On the way back, it gradually died and we had to motor home. We pulled into the slip with our sails covered and the boat ship shape!
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
Without the skipper on board, but with Dewey and Jonathan at the controls, we did the best we could in light-air conditions, making the turn at the first mark before we retired. You can't sail a boat with no wind!
Monday, August 22, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
Our intentions were good: have a nice afternoon day sail on the Pax River. Unfortunately, the wind did not cooperate. We went from light-air sailing to praticing our no-air sailing. We dropped the sails, motored for home, and headed to the pool to cool off!
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
In light-air, and without Skipper Steve on board, we made up a sizable deficit on the last leg to beat out the yawl for second place. It was a "win" in our minds. It was a good night with Dewey as tactician, and Jonathan at the helm. I handled the main sheet.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
This was intended be a "check the box" day on the water. When I realized that I forgotten my carbon-handled paddle and had to use my aluminum version, my decision was the right one. I paddled to the cliffs and saw a large, beautiful osprey. I made the turn and immediately the flies started biting! I returned and had took a great outdoor shower. Checked the box tonight.
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
I did not get out at dawn like I had hoped, but I did go paddling after "second coffee" with my First Mate. What was supposed to a "quick paddle" because I needed the day on the water turned out to be a good workout. I paddled to Breezy Point and back. I focused on strong paddle strokes. My return was on smooth water and a light northeasterly, which helped cool me down some. When I got back I hosed the kayak. While doing so, I realized how much enjoyment I'm getting out of my purchase of this used kayak for $200! One mile on the water.
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Number of days:
0 days
As the sky darkened and the storm clouds approached, we took the start. The winds came up quickly and we took a reef. The wind gusted to 37. We doused both sails, a lived the yawl and motored for home but not before we got a sheet wrapped on the prop. The crew and the boat handled the difficult conditions!
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
Took the the start with darkening, threatening skies. Took a reef but that wasn't enough before the wind gusted to 37. We dropped both sails and started the engine but not before wrapping a sheet around the prop. The crew handled the difficult conditions!
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
I launched the kayak just as the sun was rising. It was an amazing morning. I paddled north to the Boy Scout Camp pier. I saw 2 Bald Eagles, a Blue Heron, plenty of osprey, and countless other waterfowl. The Bay was calm, and with an occasional westerly breeze making its way to the water. I walked in the door at 7:30, ready for coffee and breakfast! 1.6 miles on the water.