paddling & sailing

Camp

by kapn
2019 August 5

This is our home for the night. Commonly called the CPR slip, there is, in addition to the docks, a sauna with a screened porch.… Read More »Camp

Flag

by kapn
2019 July 192019 July 23

Picking up our winning flag for this year’s Lake Ontario 300 offshore sailing race. I was glad to join the crew — a fun but… Read More »Flag

Skyline

by kapn
2019 July 172019 July 23

No wind, no race, but a particularly good sunset tonight.

Sunrise

by kapn
2019 July 152019 July 23

Sunrise is always more awesome than sunset because I don’t see as many. This one marks our last morning on the Lake Ontario 300 race.… Read More »Sunrise

Niagara bound

by kapn
2019 July 142019 July 23

Well on our way down the lake to Niagara on the second day of the race. We’ve recovered most of the position we lost in… Read More »Niagara bound

Companionway

by kapn
2019 July 14

Running Free, 2019 July 14, 16:47

Running Free

by kapn
2019 July 132019 July 23

Taking my turn at the helm as we run down the lake toward Scotch Bonnet island on the first day of the Lake Ontario 300… Read More »Running Free

Galley view

by kapn
2019 July 12019 July 11

Tall ships are visiting Toronto this weekend and an old friend was with one of them: the Picton Castle. I went aboard four and visited… Read More »Galley view

Compass

by kapn
2019 July 1

Handy when you’re lost. Though you do need a chart too.

No Mooring

by kapn
2019 May 29

Things are a little damp at the club right now. Queen City Yacht Club, 2019 May 29, 17:57