I decided to kayak this evening, in a chop and strong breezes, approximately 15 knots out the NE. What I discovered was it was not so much the chop as the wind that made my paddling difficult. It was still another day on the water and a good upper body workout.
Century Club: Bob Ohler
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
We pulled the hook and got underway around 10:00. The air was light north of the bridge, however after motor sailing under the bridge, we found the wind, blowing right into the river. It was great sailing, hitting speeds of 6.8 knots.
We pulled in around 2:00, cleaned the boat, and I headed for the showers.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
On board Barba Roja, we had our best start of the year! Unfortunately, we were not good enough to beat Elan, as we finished second. We got in just before the rains came.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
We backed out of the slip on 6/7 for our annual, one-night shakedown cruise. The sailing was great, especially north of the Solomons bridge, as we criss crossed back and forth across the Pax River. We anchored in 12 feet of water in Folks Cove #2, to provide protection from the forecasted southerly winds.
Saturday, June 4, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
I had my longest trip in the new kayak today, paddling north to the Boy Scout Camp and back. The return trip was tough against the wind and chop, but it was still a great day to be on the Chesapeake!
Friday, June 3, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
Next to Christmas, launch day is the happiest day of the year. The Aloha Spirit got splashed and I moved her to her slip. We installed the sails, and today she is gently tugging on her dock lines.
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
Paddled halfway to the Boy Scout pier and back on calm water. A nice late afternoon on the Bay!
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
Another great night racing with a great crew in Solomons. And another 2nd place finish.
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 to Thursday, June 2, 2022
Number of days:
10 days
Aloha Spirit in her slip.
I serviced the seacocks, cleaned the teak, gave the teak 3 coats of Cetol, polished the hull, and painted the bottom. Jokingly we say, "I'm glad she's not a 31-footer!" Thank you goes to my First Mate for all the help, support, and understanding.
Friday, May 20, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
I went canoe camping with my son and two granddaughters on the Delaware Water Gap. 6 miles down the river was incredible. We camped in Worthington State Park.