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.
Century Club: Donald Kohlhafer
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).
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.
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).
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).
Took the paddle board out for a trip on Assawoman Canal. Always pleased with how protected the canal is from the prevailing breeze. 74F, mostly cloudy with winds 11 mph from the S at time of launch (11:00am). Saw a beautiful Great Blue Heron perched on a log - he never moved as I paddled by.
Took the Hobie out for a late afternoon sail. Just a nice time to be out on the water. 78F, partly cloudy, with winds 10 mph from the SE at time of launch (5:15 pm).
Took the Hobie Wave out on Rehoboth Bay for the first sail of the season. 75F, mostly cloudy, with wind 7 mph from the NW at time of launch (12:45pm). Decent number of horse shoe crabs on the beach. Nice to finally get the boat out for a relaxing sail.
Took the Grady up the Severn to avoid boat traffic and stopped across from Indian Landing. Beautiful morning, 68F, sunny, with winds 7 mph from the SE at time of departure (9:15 am). Virtually no boat traffic north of the 6 knot marker off Colchester. Great opportunity to catch up with a friend before Blue Angels began their practice.
Took the Grady out early and then haul her out so she could spend some time over on the Severn. 61F, mostly cloudy, with winds 2 mph from the NE at time of departure (7:45am). Snapped a couple pics of a neighbor's Sabre.