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!
Century Club: Bob Ohler
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.
Monday, August 8, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
It was hot but not too hot to prevent my pursuit of 100 days! I kayaked south to Breezy point into a 1-foot chop and a freshening breeze. I turned at the line to the public beach at Breezy. Just like in sailing, the breeze was now at my back and I wasn't feeling it's cooling effect. And, the breeze started to die. It's one-half of a mile each way. One mile on the water logged today. It was a good day on tge water and good exercise.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
We had a crew of 8 for a hot, light-air night. The RC should have shortened the course but chose not to do so. Elan and C2 failed to show, but we still beat all of the others and we took first place.