With the forecast looking like hot and muggy today, took the paddle board out in the morning. 80F, sunny, with winds 8 mph from the SSW at time of launch (8:00 am). Only saw one heron but still got a nice work out.
Century Club: Donald Kohlhafer
Thursday, July 4, 2024
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Decided to take the paddle board out early before the day's festivities began. 70F, sunny, with winds 7 mph from the S at time of launch (6:05 am). Saw a total of 5 Great Blue herons. Two appeared to be mating - swaying back and forth. Paddled on Assawoman canal up to Central Avenue bridge and back - nice morning workout.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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1 day
Took the paddle board out for an afternoon paddle on Assawoman canal. 78F, sunny, with winds 11 mph from the SE. Decent current to contend with. Very nice temps for July and the canal is always shaded.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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1 day
Took the Hobie Wave out for the morning with family on Rehoboth Bay. 70F, sunny, with winds 8 mph from the NE at time of launch (10:00am).
Monday, July 1, 2024
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1 day
Took the paddle board out on Assawoman Canal. 75F, sunny, with winds 6 mph from the NE at time of launch (7:50pm). Due to flat water, decided to take my phone with me and captured a shot of one of two Great Blue Herons I encountered.
Sunday, June 23, 2024
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1 day
Took the paddle board out for a sheltered paddle on Assawoman canal. 95F, sunny, with winds 16 mph from the SSW at time of launch (2:30 pm). My friend the Great Blue Heron was in his typical spot. Saw a couple of jellyfish and several juvenile blu crabs on the surface of the water.
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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1 day
Took the Hobie Wave out for a relaxing sail on Rehoboth Bay. 72F, mostly sunny, with winds 5 mph from the ESE at time of launch (2:00pm).
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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1 day
Took the paddle board out for a paddle on Assawoman Canal. Great time, livery little breeze and only a slight current to deal with. 68F, cloudy. With winds 7 mph out of the NE at time of launch (4:45pm). Always regret not having my phone with me to capture pictures of the Great Blue Heron(s). Snapped a picture of one upon my return to the car.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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1 day
Took the Grady out for an afternoon trip to Ski Cove on the Severn. 81F, partly sunny, with winds 7 mph from the E at time of departure (11:45am). Just a great day to grab some lunch at anchor with our grandson (half day at school).
Friday, May 31, 2024
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1 day
Took the Atlantic Highlands launch to a Catalina out on the mooring field. Beautiful morning to check out a boat. 74F, sunny, winds 9 mph out of the NNW at time of departure (11:00am).