A quick paddle this morning up Back Creek to get moving before my plans later in the day. Pleasant, sunny, warm weather made for a great trip, and I got to enjoy checking out a number of AYC boats in town for the Annapolis to Solomons race.
Century Club: Jonathan Nepini
Friday, September 19, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
A nice long paddle off SMSA and up Mill Creek in very pleasant conditions. I headed along the shoreline and up to Brooks Cove, a small piece of water I hadn't previously visited. I enjoyed a great sunset on the front patio afterwards, and catching up with some folks from the club. Nice to be in town for the first weekend in almost two months.
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
A nice long paddle off Forest Landing with Dewey - we paddled up to Nats Creek and enjoyed great conversation and a pleasant evening.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Headed out in the drizzle
Out for a short, rainy sail on Barba Roja in almost no breeze to have fun and unwind after work. Despite the less than compelling conditions I had a nice time unwinding and catching up with some friends I've seen a lot this summer but haven't had a good chat with in a while. We tested a new to the boat staysail, which fits very well.
Monday, September 15, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
What a view!
Out for a sunset paddle off Clarke's Landing. The paddle itself was fine, but the true showstopper was the sky from the storm remnants moving in, which made for a truly jaw-dropping sunset. I'm so lucky to be able to enjoy views like these!
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Out tubing for the day on the Shenandoah River. The morning started a bit cold, but warmed up quite well, and we enjoyed a lovely relaxing day on the river. The river was running slow, but the water was crystal clear and we had a great time floating, rope swinging, and enjoying the sunshine.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
High tide at the ramp
Today's route
A late evening paddle off Clarke's Landing to the beaver dam. Unusually high tide meant I could get all the way back that way. I got snapped on a trail camera on someone's pier - probably not the nature they were hoping to capture! There was some traffic at the ramp so I had to float around for a while before I could head in.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
A disappointing finish
Dewey was out of town, so he gave me the helm on Dangerous for the last race of the season. We started the race downwind in moderately light conditions, and I couldn't decide how I wanted to strategize, waffling between gybe angles and driving directly to the mark. As a result, I was at the back of the fleet by the upwind mark. I clawed back some space on the upwind leg, but RC shortened course and it was too litle, too late. Nice crew work for the most part, defeated by my bad tactics. 8/8 for an uninspiring end to the Wednesday night season.
Monday, September 8, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
I took a quick paddle off Forest Landing this evening and took advantage of the unusually high tide to get into the back of one of the creeks. A river otter was decidedly not pleased with my presence, and made an appearance to bark at me. A neat encounter, even if I wasn't exactly a welcome visitor.
Monday, September 8, 2025
Number of days:
1 day
Today's route
Out for a quick evening paddle in cool, cloudy, breezy conditions. I ran up one of the side creeks in McIntosh Run and back to the Wharf. Not exactly the nicest day for paddling, but good to get a bit of fresh air.