Pirates of the Potomac

Views from the water

June 20 6.95 miles ? hours

An osprey parent guards the nest. No little ospreys seen, though

June 13 - cancelled due to threatening weather

June 6 7.66 miles 2:38 hours

A beautiful paddle in Dyke Marsh leads to the GW Memorial Highway and the turn-around spot.

May 30 7.41 miles 2:31 hours

We were treated to osprey, great blue herons, and two mature bald eagles like this one.

The saddest time of a paddle is the return home. Going back to the marina.


May 23 6.26 miles 2-1/2 hours

It's too bad that a beautiful place like Dyke Marsh is viewed by the National Harbor project.

Even while paddling the rat race intrudes.


May 9, 2007 8.01 miles - 2-1/2 hours

An osprey defends its nest against our Pirate Captain Dick with only its voice.

On a perfect day how can anyone be working?

where but on the water could you see this ?