Evening SUP, Little Magothy Tour
Century Club: Keith Chapman
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Checked on friend's boat again ahead of more rough weather - more water. Pumped out, and then set auxiliary pump in the bilge with extension cord running to the bow so that the boat could be pumped without the risk of boarding.
Friday, March 13, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Went to check on the trimaran and found friend's boat on the verge of sinking. The winds were around 30kts from the south, and waves were breaking over the transom and flooding the boat. Tried several attempts to pump it out, had two pumps running but couldn't keep ahead. Had to abandon efforts as she swamped. Was able to move her bow over so the waves were breaking more on the side and so the line between the slips was supporting her. Went back later after the wind died down and was able to pump her out and get her back properly in her slip.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Morning SUP. Little Magothy Inlet marks to LM tour. After yesterday's birdapolosa, the LM was quiet with almost no bird activity. Quite a contrast to yesterday.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Morning SUP, Little Magothy Tour. Leisurely ride, up into creek area. Lots of birds - Buffleheads, Ruddy ducks, Kingfishers, Cormorants, Great Blue Herons, and both Canadian and Snow Geese! Also, while heading out of the inlet saw Swans overhead. Later in the day was treated to seeing a large flock of swans circling the peninsula. Also, hawks and a Bald Eagle (no pic).
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Worked on friend's boat to save it from possibly sinking. Accumulated hard ice and water had made it so water was getting ready to come in over the transom. Pumped water from under the ice, and broke up ice as it softened. Plugged drain that was allowing water in. Was able to remove almost all of the ice, got boat floating on her lines and ready for next storm.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Noon SUP. Into the Little Magothy to check the ice, then along the Cape coast past Persimmon Point, back to beach.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Sunset paddle. Into to the Little Magothy to see the ice. Then up past Persimmon Point, back to beach for a sunset beer.
Friday, January 9, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Paddle before work and dentist. Little Magothy Tour. Beautiful morning, ice is all clear.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Number of days:
1 day
Work Break SUP. Little Magothy Tour, still some thick ice in top of river. Buffleheads and Kingfishers.