#84 For the first time since August, I sailed single-handed today. I had all three sails up, and then the wind died before I could make the Solomons bridge. Still, it is great to be getting my mojo back!
Century Club: Bob Ohler
Monday, October 7, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Steve and I sailed on Aloha Spirit, trying out the new main sail. Steve was impressed with the speed and handling of our boat.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
Steve Birchfield did it again. He got me back out on the water after a surgery. It was great to be back out there and as an extra bonus, we saw Dave Ohler making a powerboat delivery.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
We took out the Grampian and sailed the Rhode and West Rivers, until the clock said that it was time to head back. We had great wind and temps on the river!
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
When you‘re still recovering and you can’t actually sail, you go out on the race committee boat of course. Saturday I was on the RC boat for the Sharks with Lasers Races in Solomons, MD. Ten Lasers challenged each other during the four races that featured good, close racing!
Friday, August 2, 2024 to Saturday, August 3, 2024
Number of days:
2 days
$78 & #79 ... The Gov Cup! It didn't turn out the way we envisioned, but it was the 51st Gov Cup, my third straight. It was also the second straight year for me sailing the race with Dave Ohler, my son.
The forecast was completely wrong. What was expected to be a ligh-air race was anything but! We had wind out of the south all night long, 15 to 20, plus strong gusty winds 20 to 30 during a wind storm in the night. We saw a gust of 29. The crew of 8 handled it well, but we finished a disappointing 7th place. Dave and I helped bring the boat home Saturday afternoon.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
#77 In preparation for the 51st Gov Cup, we motored on a HOT, flat Bay (towing Dangerous) from Solomons to Angela's dock on South River, Edgewater, MD.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
#76. Wednesday Night Racing... First the RC shortened the course, then abandoned the race with a pressing storm with lightning present.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
For a change, I decided not to go due north or due south but rather southeasterly out into the chop and wind. This was another good workout!
Monday, July 29, 2024
Number of days:
1 day
#74 At dusk, another strong workout, paddling a little past the bump out zone in the cliffs and back. I paddled like I meant it! I was tired before I left, but when I got in I was beat!