At the request of my oldest granddaughter, I rented a tandem kayak so she and I could kayak "together." Well, she did not paddle much, and it was like paddling the Titanic for me, with her in the bow and not paddling, but we did make it to Horsehead Cliffs against a freshening breeze and chop. It made for a great memory, and that was the whole idea!
Century Club: Bob Ohler
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
I went out on a calm Bay and paddled south to the private pier off Breezy Point. I took in the quiet, the herons, and an amazing pink and purple sky in the east as it was getting dark. Nice night for paddling!
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
I took advantage of the cooler temperatures and calm Bay to launch the kayak again today. It was a beautiful morning and I took in the peaceful nature of the conditions. I did not go far, only to the "dead trees area" of the cliffs and back. I love this kayak, the Chesapeake, and being retired.
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
This week we had the good wind but a short course.... A-V-X. We could not beat Elan but we did finish far enough in front of C2, that even with owing them time, we beat them for 2nd place.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
Because of medical reasons, I had not been in the kayak in a while. Determined to make the Century Club, I got my butt back on the water this morning. It felt great to be back out there paddling.
Against a slight breeze and chop, I paddled south to Breezy Point and back. I saw more jelly fish than the law allows, a pair of Bald Eagles sharing a branch, and a heron that announced his presence. Great day on the water!
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
Without the skipper on board, but with Dewey and Jonathan at the controls, we did the best we could in light-air conditions, making the turn at the first mark before we retired. You can't sail a boat with no wind!
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
We easily backed out of the slip, hoisted the sails and sailed for 5 1/2 hours! It was wonderful. We found better and better winds as we headed out and across the Bay. On the way back, it gradually died and we had to motor home. We pulled into the slip with our sails covered and the boat ship shape!
Monday, August 22, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
Our intentions were good: have a nice afternoon day sail on the Pax River. Unfortunately, the wind did not cooperate. We went from light-air sailing to praticing our no-air sailing. We dropped the sails, motored for home, and headed to the pool to cool off!
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
In light-air, and without Skipper Steve on board, we made up a sizable deficit on the last leg to beat out the yawl for second place. It was a "win" in our minds. It was a good night with Dewey as tactician, and Jonathan at the helm. I handled the main sheet.
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Number of days:
1 day
This was intended be a "check the box" day on the water. When I realized that I forgotten my carbon-handled paddle and had to use my aluminum version, my decision was the right one. I paddled to the cliffs and saw a large, beautiful osprey. I made the turn and immediately the flies started biting! I returned and had took a great outdoor shower. Checked the box tonight.