#36 It cooler, breezier, and the Bay was choppier than I expected. It was tough paddling and this was admittedly a shorter session than I was hoping for. By the end, I had a wet seat and I was cold.
Century Club: Bob Ohler
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Captain Dave Ohler handled the boat and provisions. Mother Nature provided us with Chamber of Commerce weather. And the Blue Angels provided our family with memories that we will have forever!
Monday, May 18, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
After a great workout in the gym this morning, I still managed to get in the kayak. If the Bay was flat yesterday, it was very challenging this afternoon. Against building winds and waves, I only made it to the cliffs on the south end. I made the turn and returned home with a wave on the quarter. Another day and another workout, even it was short.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
On a day after sailing and workout kayaking on Friday, my arms and shoulders were sore. Still, I got out there got the muscles moving and the heart pumping. I went to Breezy Point and back.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Reefed main and staysail again. Perfect.
Friday, May 15, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
To Camp Roosevelt pier and back with interval paddling!
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
#30 Spicy and dicey! First we dropped and dragged the spinnaker bag. Then the spin came out of the bag and we dragged that too. We retrieved the sail and hoisted it. We had made a fine recovery until we rounded up while flying the spin. Did I say "spicy and dicey?" But crazy as it sounds, our competition, Elan failed to check-in and we ended up winning our class. Wild!
Monday, May 11, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
#29. Dad would have been 93 today. He awakened the sailing gene in me. The rainy weather prevented me from sailing today but tonight, on a flat Bay, I paddled down by the cliffs. The water was so clear that I could reach down and grab some shells. It was a nice chilly evening out on the water.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
I helped a great friend bring his new Beneteau 331 up the Bay from Deltaville.
Along with Captain Dave Ohler, the 3 of made the trip in good time, while we adjusted to changing wind conditions and a the intricacies of a new boat.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Number of days:
10 days
I'm claiming the 10 days for boat work now. Polishing, waxing, cleaning, etc.