Todays sailing at Weymouth has been cancelled due to the weather.
With the wind blowing between 20 and 35 knots, this seems the best course of action, especially considering that it is the season opener, and why risk breaking stuff on the first day.
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Showing posts with label windfinder. Show all posts
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Upcoming sailing events 21-8-2011.
This weekends Manukau sailing events are:
Laser racing at PLSC, Ireland Road Panmure - Handicap series number 2.
11:30 Start.
Mixed fleet racing at PSC, Farm Cove Pakuranga - Winter series 11 and 12.
10:00 Start, followed by prizegiving.
Both events are on Sunday, and dont forget to arrive with plenty of time to rig, and mention the Manukau Sailing Blog when you are talking to people there!
The windfinder forecast says around 5-15 knots SW, fine, clear skies, and 12 degrees, so probably not the best weather for those shorty wetsuits!
Laser racing at PLSC, Ireland Road Panmure - Handicap series number 2.
11:30 Start.
Mixed fleet racing at PSC, Farm Cove Pakuranga - Winter series 11 and 12.
10:00 Start, followed by prizegiving.
Both events are on Sunday, and dont forget to arrive with plenty of time to rig, and mention the Manukau Sailing Blog when you are talking to people there!
The windfinder forecast says around 5-15 knots SW, fine, clear skies, and 12 degrees, so probably not the best weather for those shorty wetsuits!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Sunday's forecast
I haven't done much this week, and with the pending battle coming up on Sunday I thought I should put the forecast into perspective. Just in case any international readers want to know what's happening.
The average wind speed is 18-20 knots (Force 5).
The wind gusts are 26-28 knots (Force 7).
Wind direction - Southwest, which is the prevailing wind in this area. It usually feels stronger than it really is.
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The Cherry (my boat) is 4.75 m long, 2.15 m wide, sleeps four adults, and weighs 220kg fully rigged. It has no internal ballast. The working sail area is 11.4m2.
The Quicksilver (Rob's boat) is 5m long, 2.24 m wide, also sleeps four, and weighs 408kg, with 108kg of ballast. The working sail area is 17.7m2.
Neither of us will be carrying spinnakers.
With the rig size being offset by the weight difference, its easy to see why these boats are quite closely matched in theory. IF we manage to get decent starts, then there could be quite a battle!!
I know rob spent a few hours recently tuning up ready for a windy weekend, to be faced with drifters up 'til now. I spent about an hour doing the same thing today.
Of course, tuning on the driveway is fine, but until we get on the water, I have no real idea how well it's worked. We're pretty much ignoring the Noelex's and Hartley's, although if we happen to be close, then who knows!
Check in here Sunday Arvo to see how it all goes down.
The average wind speed is 18-20 knots (Force 5).
The wind gusts are 26-28 knots (Force 7).
Wind direction - Southwest, which is the prevailing wind in this area. It usually feels stronger than it really is.
--------------- -------------- -----------------
The Cherry (my boat) is 4.75 m long, 2.15 m wide, sleeps four adults, and weighs 220kg fully rigged. It has no internal ballast. The working sail area is 11.4m2.
The Quicksilver (Rob's boat) is 5m long, 2.24 m wide, also sleeps four, and weighs 408kg, with 108kg of ballast. The working sail area is 17.7m2.
Neither of us will be carrying spinnakers.
With the rig size being offset by the weight difference, its easy to see why these boats are quite closely matched in theory. IF we manage to get decent starts, then there could be quite a battle!!
I know rob spent a few hours recently tuning up ready for a windy weekend, to be faced with drifters up 'til now. I spent about an hour doing the same thing today.
Of course, tuning on the driveway is fine, but until we get on the water, I have no real idea how well it's worked. We're pretty much ignoring the Noelex's and Hartley's, although if we happen to be close, then who knows!
Check in here Sunday Arvo to see how it all goes down.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
This weekend's sailing
Panmure Lagoon sailing club have race 1 of their handicap series. Start time scheduled for 1230.
South Auckland's best winter Laser racing.
Pakuranga Sailing Club continue their winter series for all dinghy classes at Farm Cove.
Start time is 1130. Expect big fleets.
Weymouth members will probably be present at both events, as will other members from around the Manukau.
The Windfinder forecast says it will be fine, warm (16 degrees!) and have fresh 15-25 knot winds. Sounds like sailing heaven!!
South Auckland's best winter Laser racing.
Pakuranga Sailing Club continue their winter series for all dinghy classes at Farm Cove.
Start time is 1130. Expect big fleets.
Weymouth members will probably be present at both events, as will other members from around the Manukau.
The Windfinder forecast says it will be fine, warm (16 degrees!) and have fresh 15-25 knot winds. Sounds like sailing heaven!!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Manukau Winter Series
Today's Manukau Yacht Club trailer yacht winter series racing was held in very light drifting conditions.
Two races were planned. In the light conditions, the Hartley 16s were showing the way to the Noelex 22s.
Sadly, both Rob in the Quicksilver and myself in the Cherry were unable to attend due to personal circumstances.
Two races were planned. In the light conditions, the Hartley 16s were showing the way to the Noelex 22s.
Sadly, both Rob in the Quicksilver and myself in the Cherry were unable to attend due to personal circumstances.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Weather for the weekend
Despite the storms raging over the whole country at present, the weekend looks good.
Race time Sunday is forecast to be:
Light winds 5-7 knots from the South
Clear skies and a high of 14 degrees.
Shame the racing isn't on Saturday tho, with 20kt winds, some light cloud and 13 degrees.
The rubbish weather returns on Monday, with rain all next week.
Forecasting by Windfinder.com for Auckland Airport.
Race time Sunday is forecast to be:
Light winds 5-7 knots from the South
Clear skies and a high of 14 degrees.
Shame the racing isn't on Saturday tho, with 20kt winds, some light cloud and 13 degrees.
The rubbish weather returns on Monday, with rain all next week.
Forecasting by Windfinder.com for Auckland Airport.
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