Sailing
Back in the summer, it occurred to me that we hadn’t put on a night race in a couple of years at PYC. There is no time like mid-September to be on the water in the evening! We were lucky enough to experience some of the finest conditions that could be had. So nice in fact, that there may have been some extended sailing into the night after the race was over.
Read more “PYC 2023 Night Race”
Ham Radio
It was supposed to rain the day before and it never did. It wasn’t supposed to rain on this day, but of course it did. A typical weather mis-prediction here in the southeast.
Read more “Activating K-0716”
Sailing
This past weekend I was a part of the Race Committee for the Flying Scot “Chattanooga Choo Choo” Regatta hosted at Privateer Yacht Club.
Read more “Big D”
Ham Radio
Every March, in far east Tennessee, right on the North Carolina boarder there is a group of amateur radio enthusiasts that spread out on different peaks along the Appalachian Mountains to make contacts using the advantage of high elevation and low noise levels.
Read more “March Mountain Topping Report”
Ham Radio
For Labor Day weekend, Maggie and I decided to go on a little adventure to what we both agree is one of the best hidden gems in this area.
Read more “Activating Laurel Snow State Natural Area”
Ham Radio
On May 22, 2021 my wife and I decided it would be a nice day to get outdoors. I had been scoping out where I wanted to make my second SOTA activation. Since the wife was coming along I needed something that wasn’t to far off the beaten path. Worthington Knob (W4T/CA-020) seemed to be just what we needed.
Read more “Activating Worthington Knob”
Ham Radio
Sailing
We took the Impulse out for a spin today and found the mighty Bearcat down at the lock doing what it does best. Needless to say, it was a kick ass day!
Read more “Bearcat!”
Musings
My good friend Josh sends out a text this morning asking for help clearing up a walking trail out at the club. I said “absolutely!”
Read more “Important Man Shit”
Musings
It’s the first day of the new year 2021 and the world has obviously changed in 365 days.