Went out with one of my crew and a teacher, who helped us learn how and then practice inside jibes for 2.5 hours. Wonderful 12-17 knots from the South allowed us multiple spin runs up Round Bay.
Century Club: Richard Turman
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Went out with my daughter and her friend on our sailboat in breeze that built from 2 knots to 12 sustained with gusts to 15. Glad I swapped out the genoa for the jib, which gave us a less exciting ride.
Had lunch and then went out for a delightful powerboat ride with them on our 21' SeaRay. Breeze as now 15 gusting to 20, but found a cove to anchor somewhat out of the wind, and enjoyed hanging out in the sun on a 70 degree day.
Motored back, washed both boats, and had a bonfire!
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
My boat was stuck on its lift, so went out on a buddy's 46' cruising boat. Had a great time until the wind died completely, and about 8 or so boats all sat there not moving for about 30 minutes. Wind finally filled in, but a 32,000 pound boat takes a while to get moving.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Beautiful night out, and even got to help my neighbor check out his jet-ski lift by riding onto them in my kayak and having them lift me up. Fun!
Sunday, April 7, 2024 to Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Number of days:
4 days
Had a wonderful solo sail on Sunday afternoon, April 7, after having been in Louisville, KY all weekend on a Bourbon Trail Tour.
Took the kayak out on Monday afternoon, April 8.
Went out with a buddy on his powerboat for the first boat ride of the year on Tuesday, April 9.
Went out with the same buddy on my sailboat on Wednesday, April 10.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
After a great Easter service and family dinner in the afternoon, was able to get out on Lark from 6-8 pm for a glorious eveining sail.
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Had a great 4-hour trip out with Lark's 4-person crew, for the first time this season. Practice upwind mostly, including a half a dozen starts, and then a crew overboard drill. Really worthwhile -- and a wonderful March day in the low 60's with 8-18 knots.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Easier and easier to do as it gets warmer and the days (thankfully) grow longer.
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Crisp afternoon in the high 40's with wind from the east from 5-10 knots, but full sun, made for a nice ride up Valentine Creek and back. Going into the breeze on the way back kicked up chop that went across the bow of the kayak, but very enjoyable ride nonetheless.