On a nice night with a spectacular sunset, Team BR practiced with the staysail, experimenting with different sheet and car positions. We hit a top speed of 7.5 knots.
Century Club: Bob Ohler
Sunday, September 28, 2025
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I continue to be amazed by the increased speed, performance, and ease of tacking with the new staysail!
Sunday, September 28, 2025
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I continue to be amazed by the increased speed, performance, and ease of tacking with the new staysail!
Friday, September 26, 2025
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This was one of my best sailing days ever. I tried out the new staysail on the new roller furler. I just have to ask myself why we didn't do this sooner. I had all 3 sails flying on our Cape Dory 30, the Aloha Spirit The boat has never sailed better and the helm has never been better balanced. Andy Vavolotis (builder of Cape Dory boats), Carl Alberg (the designer of the Cape Dory 30) and Glenn R. Ohler (my father and the person who awakened the sailing DNA in me) were all smiling down on me today! I was smiling as well.
Thursday, September 25, 2025
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Toughest paddling I've done in a long time! Winds 12-15. White caps forming. Paddled to the oyster sanctuary buoy off of Breezy Point. 1.24 miles. 46 minutes.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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On a flat Bay, and under gray skies, I paddled to the Breezy Point dock and back.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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I'm on a great streak of getting out there on the water. Patuxent, Carrotowman, Novak Lake, and the Chesapeake Bay have all played a part. Sailboats, powerboats, rafts, and kayaks have been my vehicles. #80 feels good!
Monday, September 22, 2025
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The Fall Equinox and morning kayaking on the Bay. Kayaking combines cardio, arm and core strengthening, It also literally gets you close to the water. I spotted a lone osprey, cormorants, and sea gulls. Oh, how I love the Chesapeake in the Fall!
Sunday, September 21, 2025
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While visiting a friend of mine who I met in 1975, the 2 couples ventured out on his lake powered by an electric trolling motor. Got at times looking at the natural beauty.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
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The four of us journeyed all way up the Western Carrotowman until the water depth was getting shallow. I was at the helm and made the decision to turn around and we headed south to pull up to the fuel dock at Yankee Point Marina.