I got to the beach and was surprised by the northeasterly breeze, the slight chop, and the strong ebbing tide. I got a good workout paddling north against the chop to the dead tree zone and then enjoyed the "push" on the ride back to the launch area. I was surprised by how many jelly fish were in the water, the number of poplar leaves floating on the water, the comfortable temp and breeze. I saw a bald eagle, ospreys, and a lot of seagulls. It was a good workout.
Century Club: Bob Ohler
Friday, September 1, 2023 to Sunday, September 3, 2023
Number of days:
3 days
Stingray Point Crew 2023
This was a good event for me, as I had had never raced at Stingray Point before. We had a great crew on board. I drove down to meet the crew in time to join the Friday distance race. We sailed mistake free and took first place for the day. On days 2 and 3, we were up against some really tough local competition including an S2 7.9 ( Cheeky Monkey) and an old Pearson 30 (Windas). After Saturday, we sat in third place overall and we felt good going into Sunday. On Sunday, the first race was abandoned due to no wind but the RC did manage to get in two more races. On the last leg, we had a bad gybe, compounded by the spinnaker sheet shackle coming unsnapped. That probably cost us third place in that race. We finished fourth in that race, and fourth overall for Saturday and Sunday, missing third by one point. I was very disappointed at first until I put things in perspective... I got to race all weekend! Thank you Barba Roja and Crew for a GREAT weekend!
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
This was a short paddling session. I do remember heading north and seeing an impressive osprey sitting high on a branch.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Nothing exciting to log. It was a nice night to be on the water. The wind was light and RC shortened the course.
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
#67 and four in a row! Not much special about the kayaking tonight other than seeing a great-looking osprey. Today did mark a four-day streak, and I did not want to break the streak. I paddled north to the dead-tree zone and back.
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
#66. This was a good, tough legitimate 55 minute kayak trip to the Boy Scout Camp dock and back. I made the trip in the evening after dinner and returned just as it was getting dark.
Friday, August 25, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
This turned out to be a tougher than expected evening kayak run. I paddled south with the breeze at an estimated 12 knots and white caps forming, I made it to the steps at the south end of Willows and I got even with the first bulkhead at the south end and then made the turn for home. This was a tough, arm and shoulder workout!
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
I paddled south into the breeze and chop. I made it to tge Breezy Point line before turning and heading home.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Just an easy kayak run north to the dead trees at the cliffs and back.
Friday, August 4, 2023 to Sunday, August 6, 2023
Number of days:
3 days
Bob and Dave celebrating our Gov Cup win!!!
Posing for the camera
Underway
Last year, we finished 2nd in 17 hours,11 minutes, 11 seconds. This year, it took us a little longer ... more like 20 hours, 15 minutes, but WE WON!!! With a crew of 6, we raced hard all night. This was the first time my son, Dave had done the race with me. He had done it before without me. I did it last year with out him on board. This year we made a great memory together, one we will always remember!