With our mainsail ripping the previous day during the Hooper Point/No-Point Race, we decided to hop on the sailboat the following day and motor out to see how the fleet was fairing and take some photos. The winds were 15-25 with some higher gusts so it was a lot of fun to watch. Check out the SMSA Facebook page to see the photos and video of the days sailing.
Century Club: Robin Witte
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Had a great start to the race, wind picked up as we crossed the bay and with under 2 miles to getting to the first mark of the course, jibed the boat and the mainsail ripped. Oh well...next year. We saw numerous gust between 25-32 kts.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Had one of our families long time friends come and visit, so of course had to take him sailing. Got out into the river and of course...no wind, but it was a pleasant evening none the less.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Although the wind didn't cooperate, it was a beautiful day to just be outside and on the water. Great friendship, snacks & of course beverages with a lovely sunset. Saw several other SMSA sailors who had the same idea.
Saturday, October 7, 2023 to Sunday, October 8, 2023
Number of days:
2 days
Two days on the water on the RC boat. The breeze was up and several of our sailors went swimming with two boats needing to be towed in (one on it's side, and one very water logged boat trying not to sink) on Day 2. All sailors were uninjured, in some cases some boat repairs will be needed, but all in good spirits. Needless to say we were busy on RC.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
With Wednesday racing over for the season, took advantage of the georgous weather to kayak around the creeks in Solomons, MD
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Beautiful day for a sail. Out from Solomons towards the eastern shore, back into the Patuxent past Point Patience to Cuckold Creek and back to the dock.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Decided to sail on a beautiful Wednesday evening when we finally had some wind. Tried out the spinnaker furler...again...and still not the results we are looking for. So we'll be visiting the Harken booth at the boat show.
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Took Mark's folks for a ride when they were in town. Think they like powerboats better.
Friday, September 1, 2023 to Sunday, September 3, 2023
Number of days:
3 days
Paradise - Maryland Style (quote from Johna Johnson)
Decided to spend Labor Day Weekend on the water. Rafted up with some good friends and in the following days had visitors from our mutual group of friends. Even had a crab feast on the back of one of the boats.