Kayaked into windy weather (13 mph winds) we had no business going out into, but after going around Fox Point it was immediately calm(er) and we were able to kayak all the way to the marina and back. A little tough going back around the point to home but I think the wind had died down some by then.. But my arms definitely aching. Spent some time in a floaty chair drinking a beer which is my happy place.
Century Club: Karen Wood
Monday, June 26, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Beginning of our fiasco adventure
Alan and I went out on the creek, me in the kayak and Alan on the board. We were headed to Berkeley Beach when I turned around and he was no where to be found. It was a warm sunny clear day.
I stopped for about 10 minutes looking around, searching, and finally decided he must have turned around at some point tho he was right behind me 5 minutes before I lost him. I paddled across the creek back and forth searching and finally decided he was dead in a ditch somewhere (I know, unlikely in a creek) but after about 1/2 hour after I was thinking about what to wear at his funeral, I finally saw him paddling across the creek going toward home. He assumed I had capsized and drowned.
It was sorta amazing and scary how we couldn't see each other in the water even tho we were probably 100 yards from each other when we lost sight of each other. Now we know to stay close. A learning experience.
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
After 4 days of solid rain we were antcie to get out on the water. Alan went sailing while I kayaked along side him. Not much wind so I was faster than the boat was. A sudden burst of rain didn't dampen our spirits but I did find a duck blind to shelter under until the rain let up. Nice day. Alan went on for a long sail while I bipped around the creek.
Monday, June 19, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
bad weather day
Kayaked in very windy and high wave conditions. When the water was pouring into my kayak with every big wave I knew it was time to return home so I could live to tell about it.
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Loving summer
Spent around 2 hours sailing around f Mattox Creek with Alan and into the beginning of the Potomac. Wind was variable, but was a nice warm day, mid 80s. I wish it could be summer all year long.
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Really windy out but we went on a short kyak around Mattox Creek to marker 9 and back. The jet skiiers were out in full force and super obnoxious as usual.
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Alan was on his paddleboard and I in my kayak. Bipped about Mattox creek in the late afternoon. Finally warm out these days. Yes, I was drinking a beer out of a Yeti mug.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Trip t0 Saint Clements abord the Kiwi Kruzer, took about 1 hour to get there. Everyone had minosas en route (except me)
Walked around the island, then stopped in the middle of the Potomac on the boat and had a picnic lunch. Nice day. I love summer.
Friday, June 9, 2023 to Thursday, June 15, 2023
Number of days:
1 day
Beautiful day to take my visiting brothers and wives to Tangier Island via the ferry in Reedville. Interesting place, unfortunately, we spent half of the time waiting for our food at Larraines restuarant which was very slow. But cool ride on the ferry there and back.
Why oh why do these pictures upload sideways when they are perfectly normal on my computer?????