We performed well for 75% of the race until the wind and weather changed just south of the gas docks.
Century Club: Bob Ohler
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
With new sails and electronics, we beat our competition by just 11 seconds!
Monday, April 10, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Marked the most commonly used SMSA race marks in the new GPS.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Steve and I tested the new head sail, and we were amazed at how much higher we were able to point.
Monday, April 3, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
While camping with my son and granddaughters at Belle Isle State Park, I kayaked way up Mulberry Creek. I thought that eventually I would get to point where I ran out of water to paddle, but I never did. It was great seeing the ospreys, red-winged black birds, and a pair eagles. Perfect weather and conditions.
Monday, April 3, 2023 to Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
At Belle Isle State Park, we kayaked and canoed. Dave was in the canoe with Erin, Shannon did great on her very first attempt at kayaking, and I paddled along in my kayak as well. We continued up the creek until Shannon started to get tired when we turned around.
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Frostbite #1
It was a gray, cold day for Opening Day on the Patuxent. Even still, the Barba Roja crew sailed well together.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
On a cool March 1 afternoon, the Skipper and I took the Barba Roja for a quick trip to the Solomon's Bridge and back. With a nice southerly breeze, with yours truly at the helm, we averaged 6.5 knots under just the genoa. We docked to see Jupiter and Venus in the western sky. Great sail, and great crew!
Monday, February 20, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
On what turned out to be a chilly afternoon and evening on the Patuxent River, Sailing Team Barba Roja got in some light-air sailing practice.
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Winter sail 2/5/2023
On a February day, when it really wasn't too cold, team Barba Roja sailed sailed to the Solomons Bridge a couple of times. The gusty breeze blowing 15, provided the crew on BR a good practice day on the water. 2 hours, 11 nautical miles, with a top speed of 8 knots.