The forecasted 12-14 knots of wind did not live up to its billing, but I made the most of it with the yankee, staysail, and full main flying. The top speed I saw on the GPS was 5.8 and if the wind had held up I know I would have made over 7 knots. Nonetheless, it was a great afternoon of solo sailing in the Pax River Basin and out into the Chesapeake.
Century Club: Bob Ohler
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
I got out early in the morning and headed south. I went to the Breezy Point inlet, paddled way back into the marina, before turning around and heading back. The breeze was out the west and WNW, so I hugged the shoreline to make the paddling easier coming home. I saw 4 herons all together and a 5th one nearby. As I was approaching the kayak ramp, I saw the osprey defending the area around the nest. This was a great trip and workout!
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
It was a hot, light air night of racing against Elan and C2. They both filed protests against each other, so we don't yet know the final results.
Sunday, July 3, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
The going North was much tougher than I anticipated. The breeze was building, and the paddling was difficult. I paddled to the first or second downed tree in front of the cliffs and then turned and headed home. The wind was brisk enough that the boat kept trying to turn into the wind. It was a good workout none the less.
Saturday, July 2, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
I took advantage of the cloud cover on a hot and humid day to get out the water. I paddled North to the deck in the cliffs and back. The water was calm and there was on a slight SE breeze on the return trip. Good workout, and good paddling!
Friday, July 1, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
I got up & out early and enjoyed the Bay from 6:15 until 7:15. I paddled south into a slight chop to the Breezy Point bulkhead and back. It's a great time of day to be on the water! I was home in time to enjoy a second cup of coffee with my soul mate.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
Against a 1-foot chop and a freshening breeze, I paddled to the Breezy Point bulkhead and back. I added a throwable cushion between my back and the seat and it really helped. I came in as the sun was going down. It was a good evening workout.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 to Thursday, June 30, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
We did not beat our competitors across the starting line, but we beat them at every mark. We sailed well as a team! The helmsman, the tactician, and the bow man all did a great a job. We sailed virtually mistake free and because of that we won! It was nice to look behind us see all those spinnakers chasing us. We had a starboard rounding at the bridge and then faced the fleet coming at us. We held off the competition on the final 2 legs to win. There were high fives all around afterwards. Probably our best Wednesday Night of the year.
Monday, June 27, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
I worked in the Poppa Bob’s Canvas shop until 7:30 and then went down and launched the kayak. The Bay was DFC ... dead flat calm and I made the most of the conditions. I paddled offshore further than ever and turned around just as the sun was going down behind the trees. I came home and enjoyed an outdoor shower!
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
We again hauled the anchor from the muddy bottom of what is becoming our favorite anchorage, Folks Cove 2. We tacked several times before again sailing under the bridge. We got down to 6A, realized we having battery issues on top of the fact that we were low on water and ice. We headed in, got tied up, cleaned the boat, and headed for home where Hollywood showers awaited us.