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| Leslie Stand Up Paddling |
Sunday, October 02, 2011
Leslie Joins the ranks of Stand Up Paddlers!
In what may have been a moment of temporary insanity, our neighbor Leslie stepped onto a Stand up Paddle board and cruised the beach recently from the other side; the water side. She didn't even get wet! Leslie attributes her success to her water aerobics class where she incorporates noodle balancing as a part of the curriculum.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Second Annual Paddling for Pints a Success!And heres proof!
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| Paddlers stop for a picture. They were not tired. |
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| Cristina, what? I don't know what she was doing... |
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| Cristina and Peter |
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| This is the pints part! |
Friday, August 19, 2011
Monday, August 08, 2011
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| 14 of the 2011 swimmers |
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| Athena, youngest swimmer to cross the passage |
In summary we had 15 swimmers. Four swimmers attempted the 2 mile but only Peter Bortel completed the round trip swim in 1:39:11 with a dramatic run down the beach to the finish. The other 3 swimmers did a reverse 1 mile swim to the Vashon shore. 11 swimmers did the traditional 1 mile from Vashon Island, Mark Howard finished in first place at 32:27, Steve R in second, and Drew Kellerman came in 3rd without fins! Water was challenging this year with a wind from the south, a lot of boat traffic, and colder than normal water temperature. Water was measured at 54 degrees all the way across this year.
Complete swim times:
1 mile
Mark H. 32:27
Steve R 38:27
Drew 40:09 (no fins)
Larry Burr 41:50
Tesa 45:00
Brett 45:20
Anthony 47:19
Daniel 53:35
Brook 1:01:33
Scott 102:25
Steve W. 1:11:11
2 Mile
Peter 1:39:11
Athena No time
Jeff No time
Mark D No time
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| The 2011 kids swimmers |
Five brave youngsters attempted the kids swim; around the Rees trampoline over to the Johnson buoy and back around the trampoline. All five kids went out about 20 yards, stopped treading water for about 30 seconds, then decided to come back in. If that doesn't say something about the water temperature I don't know what does!
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| start of the Escape swim 2011 |
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| 2 mile swimmer approaches Vashon Shore |
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| Paddlers ready themselves to Escape to Pt Richmond Beach |
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| Safety paddler watching his daughter swim |
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| Safety Paddler and his dog |
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| participants and friends relaxing at swim finish |
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
SMILING DOG CAPTURED ON FILM, er digital card!
Now, is it my imagination or is Donna's dog smiling at me?
Did anybody see this spontaneous kayaking event happen last weekend? Who Knew?
Stick walker photo wanted,
will go right HERE!
I will give a reward for anyone who can send me a photo of the "stick walker" that showed up in our neighborhood last month! In fact, please send photos of anything interesting that you see going on in our neighborhood.
I want your photos!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
FINALLY, PROOF THAT WE PADDLED FOR PINTS!
Funny thing happened today. Out of the blue I was given some photos from our Paddling for Pints adventure last summer. Also included in the package was a video of the event. I didn't even remember that it was captured on video! As a result, here are a few photos of our spontaneous pedal/paddle to Tides Tavern in august of 2010.
So are you ready to paddle with us this summer? While the date has not been set we do intend to paddle again this August. Check back on this blog for announcement of the event date.
So are you ready to paddle with us this summer? While the date has not been set we do intend to paddle again this August. Check back on this blog for announcement of the event date.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Monday, February 07, 2011
Oh, and a pod of Orca came by last week...
It was on February 2nd at about 3:20pm. The whales were headed north, and not near us but closer to Vashon Island. There were about 2 dozen of them porpoising along at a rather slow pace. Behind was, I think, a research vessel keeping back a bit as to not crowd the Cetacea Delphinidae. Sorry, no pictures this time.
It was on February 2nd at about 3:20pm. The whales were headed north, and not near us but closer to Vashon Island. There were about 2 dozen of them porpoising along at a rather slow pace. Behind was, I think, a research vessel keeping back a bit as to not crowd the Cetacea Delphinidae. Sorry, no pictures this time.
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Sunday, January 02, 2011
Polar Bear Swim 2011 a Splashing Success!
With a crowd of about 50 in attendance about 18 individuals entered the water during this years swim. Frigid temperatures did not keep our polar bears out of the water! The water temperature was 44 degrees, the air was in the 30's On the other hand the sun was shining, no wind, and we didn't have to chip our way through ice to get to the water!
While the swim was going on, before and after too, those witnessing the swim feasted on what may be known as "a taste of Point Richmond beach." There was traditional chili, turkey soup, corn chowder, hot buttered rum, hot cider, and a dessert spread that made you want to swim just so you could have more! And I'm just scratching the surface of what there was available to eat!
With a crowd of about 50 in attendance about 18 individuals entered the water during this years swim. Frigid temperatures did not keep our polar bears out of the water! The water temperature was 44 degrees, the air was in the 30's On the other hand the sun was shining, no wind, and we didn't have to chip our way through ice to get to the water!
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| Julia Rees and Brett Walter jump from pililngs |
While the swim was going on, before and after too, those witnessing the swim feasted on what may be known as "a taste of Point Richmond beach." There was traditional chili, turkey soup, corn chowder, hot buttered rum, hot cider, and a dessert spread that made you want to swim just so you could have more! And I'm just scratching the surface of what there was available to eat!
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| Roxy with Grandson Benjamin |
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| Dave and Tesa Johnson enjoy warm sun |
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| Christy, Dana, Heather and daugther |
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| Jeff Focht realizes that he just swam in 44 degree water! |
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| Dana with new paddle board |
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| Diana holding book "swimming to Antarctica" |
Monday, December 20, 2010
Attention Polar Bears: Your swim will take place on January 1, 2011. All bears and other creatures with be entering the water at 12 noon at and next to the Rees Pilings (see photo). Costumes welcomed, neoprene not. The tide will be high, this means that we will be able to jump off of the pilings this year! Be a part of the biggest event ever* to be held on Point Richmond Beach! Warm fire and Pot Luck to follow!
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*on January 1 2011 between 11:30am-1:30pm.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
PADDLING FOR PINTS; Only a TEST!
Just in case you were wondering... a small group of volunteers, and I stress that these were strictly "volunteers," did a test paddle to Gig Harbor on August 17 2010. This " test" consisted of paddling or pedaling a kayak or stand up board from our beach all the way to Gig Harbor non-stop. After the first 4.5 miles pint paddlers did require a break, being forced to stop in at Tides Tavern for re-hydration and other nourishment. Comments like "this beer is really good" and "we should do this every day" were heard around the table. The group continued floating West and found themselves offshore while The Coats, a Seattle based Capella group, performed at Skansie Park All but one that set out on this test paddle were able to complete the journey - more on that later! This journey ended at the Gig Harbor public boat launch where a kayak trailer awaited man powered boaters for drive back home.
As for the other paddling adventure, I'm sure that Jack S. will be happy to explain his accidental night time journey that apparently took him.. elsewhere.
If anybody else has ever dreamed of attempting a similar journey talk to Donna, Cristina, Leslie, Joyce, Steve, or or Jack about their experience.
Would you like to paddle for pints? You can do it too! Ask about when the next pod leaves for the harbor!
PS Since no one has provided Photos you'll just have to imagine what the journey was like on that calm and clear 80 degrees day.
Just in case you were wondering... a small group of volunteers, and I stress that these were strictly "volunteers," did a test paddle to Gig Harbor on August 17 2010. This " test" consisted of paddling or pedaling a kayak or stand up board from our beach all the way to Gig Harbor non-stop. After the first 4.5 miles pint paddlers did require a break, being forced to stop in at Tides Tavern for re-hydration and other nourishment. Comments like "this beer is really good" and "we should do this every day" were heard around the table. The group continued floating West and found themselves offshore while The Coats, a Seattle based Capella group, performed at Skansie Park All but one that set out on this test paddle were able to complete the journey - more on that later! This journey ended at the Gig Harbor public boat launch where a kayak trailer awaited man powered boaters for drive back home.
As for the other paddling adventure, I'm sure that Jack S. will be happy to explain his accidental night time journey that apparently took him.. elsewhere.
If anybody else has ever dreamed of attempting a similar journey talk to Donna, Cristina, Leslie, Joyce, Steve, or or Jack about their experience.
Would you like to paddle for pints? You can do it too! Ask about when the next pod leaves for the harbor!
PS Since no one has provided Photos you'll just have to imagine what the journey was like on that calm and clear 80 degrees day.
Saturday, August 07, 2010
WE SWAM WITH F.I.S.H!
A record 14 brave, or were they just crazy(?) swimmers completed the 4th annual crossing between Vashon Island to Point Richmond Beach. 65 people in all, attended the August 6 fundraising swim. A total of 130 food items were contributed, $380 raised for the local FISH food bank. Two "semi purest" swimmers swam the mile despite the fact that they wore no swim fins (noted below), not total purests though because we all wore wet suits didn't we? 13 year Daniel R. completed the mile and is now the youngest swimmer we know of to swim from Vashon Island to Point Richmond Beach! Thank you to all who contributed, donated, boated, paddled, swam, cooked, set up, cleaned up, ate food, showed up, joined in and otherwise made this years swim the best swim ever!
A record 14 brave, or were they just crazy(?) swimmers completed the 4th annual crossing between Vashon Island to Point Richmond Beach. 65 people in all, attended the August 6 fundraising swim. A total of 130 food items were contributed, $380 raised for the local FISH food bank. Two "semi purest" swimmers swam the mile despite the fact that they wore no swim fins (noted below), not total purests though because we all wore wet suits didn't we? 13 year Daniel R. completed the mile and is now the youngest swimmer we know of to swim from Vashon Island to Point Richmond Beach! Thank you to all who contributed, donated, boated, paddled, swam, cooked, set up, cleaned up, ate food, showed up, joined in and otherwise made this years swim the best swim ever!
Swim with FISH times 2010:
Steve Rees 29:06
Tesa Johnson 33:21
Jim Gates 33:25
Brett Walter: 33:39
Peter Bortel: 33:48
Larry Burr 35:47
Heather Pennington 40:28
Rondi Thornton 41:35 (no fins)
Mark Dietzler 42:30 (no fins)
Daniel Rees 42:42
Anthony Pennington 44:29
Rochelle Huntington 46:45
Scott Huntington 49:35
Larry Hetter 52:25
Friday, August 06, 2010
Submarine Wakes Captured on Film!
Everyone know how to tell a submarine wake don't they? It is one of those wakes that seems to come out of no where with no boat in sight, right? Well, today a submarine wake was actually captured on film, er, well, more like digital media. Anyway, here it is - a real live submarine wake!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
2nd Annual Beach Breakfast a Scrumptious Affair!
Neighbors gathered Saturday the 24 for the second annual beach breakfast. Delecable dishes included; fresh crab omelets, homemade waffles, Pt. Richmond blend coffee, fresh fruit of several sorts, delicious egg dishes, bacon galore, and so much more! Some even dressed in pajamas for the affair.
Neighbors gathered Saturday the 24 for the second annual beach breakfast. Delecable dishes included; fresh crab omelets, homemade waffles, Pt. Richmond blend coffee, fresh fruit of several sorts, delicious egg dishes, bacon galore, and so much more! Some even dressed in pajamas for the affair.
Christina makes waffles as Julia looks on (right)
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Recently Captured on the Beach...
( right) Daniel works out for upcoming 1 mile swim. If Daniel finishes the swim he will be the youngest swimmer to complete the crossing!
Ed's Dingy breaks down and is towed to shore (above).
Peter's sailboat breaks down (below)
Annie does one of her fancy dives.
Joyce does one of her fancy dives.
Joyce goes stand up paddling
Daniel does one of his fancy dives.
( right) Daniel works out for upcoming 1 mile swim. If Daniel finishes the swim he will be the youngest swimmer to complete the crossing!
Ed's Dingy breaks down and is towed to shore (above).
Peter's sailboat breaks down (below)
Annie does one of her fancy dives.
Joyce does one of her fancy dives.
Joyce goes stand up paddling
Daniel does one of his fancy dives.
Sunday, June 06, 2010
RUNNING ON WATER
Is it possible to walk on water? How about run - on water? Well, this summer at Point Richmond Beach some of your neighbors will be attempting to do just that: run on water! Stand by for photos and actual video of attempts to do what until now perhaps only Jesus, and Jesus Christ Lizards have successfully done until now! You might also get a glimpse by merely looking out your beach side windows!
For now you may view this video to learn more about it.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Paula and Frank to Leave Beach Paula and Frank Schrader, residents of Pt Richmond Beach for over 15 years are in the process of moving off of the Beach. Soon Frank will be signaling to motorists in the vicinity of Dungeoness Spit to "SLOW DOWN!" as he walks along the side of the road with dog Mac. While Paul..la-la will be making friends with each and every living creature whether human, dog, cat, seal, (or grizzly bear) residing in the new neighborhood. Paula, Frank, we will all miss you!
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