Jonathan brought the Spicy Meatball down to Lake Anna for a long weekend with some friends. Got in 3 good days on the boat despite shifty conditions and learned it will pass the "I swear it's a five seater" test. Spent a little time paddling as well to round out a great weekend.
Century Club: Michael Nepini
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Out on Eighth Deadly Sin for another Wednesday race. Very strong start between two other racers into a good upwind leg. Set up for the downwind and the wind turned off so RC shortened the course to one lap. Great communication between the crew and a very smooth race.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Out on Incorrigible for another Tuesday race. Strong start and first upwind and downwind legs. Fouled another boat due to a bad call on a crossing we thought we could make and had to do circles. Wind lightened towards the end of the race bringing us to a slow finish.
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Relaxing Sunday sail on Rascal. Wind was very shifty but got some good helm time in challenging conditions.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
On Eighth Deadly Sin for the first race of series 5. Ideal conditions for the race with good tactics and problem solving from the crew. Truly a perfect day on the water and a good break in the middle of a busy week.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
On Incorrigible for Tuesday night racing. Strong start and good tactics up to the first mark. Rounded and got a spin up for the downwind before another clean rounding and upwind leg. Made a strategic error going around a ship that was parked that lost us some time but solid work from everyone and discovered we can fly a spin with six people. Thanks Lynn for the pictures.
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Took the water taxi over to St. Clement's Island to explore the lighthouse.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Got an invite to sail with Eighth Deadly Sin (another J/35). We had a short, but strong race in light conditions and I learned a couple new tricks on jib and spinnaker trim.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Strong start and a good upwind leg before rounding the first mark. Set up for the downwind leg and the wind shut off so we had a slow crawl to the finish. Thanks Maggie for the pictures.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Spent the day on Rascal to enjoy some great weather. Sailed up to the key bridge and got a lot of helm time and good speed getting there. Went around Fort Carroll then back up into the harbor to end the day. Thanks Maggie for the picture.