GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
SAT
SE WINDS 25 TO 30 KT...BECOMING SW IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FT. RAIN. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.
SAT NIGHT
SW WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FT.
SUN
W WINDS 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FT.
Having spent three weeks in Europe followed by a much-needed granddaughter fix last weekend, I've missed the first three weeks of our Laser frostbiting season. The weather forecast for Sunday is shaping up for an awesome day: 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knots. My buddy has asked me to bring along his Radial mast for him - could be a wise move. My son just called to say his Laser fleet in Boston is thinking of calling off their regatta, much to his personal disgust.
I'm psyched - even though last year in my first race of the season with this fleet I suffered a broken neck. Now where did I leave my drysuit after last winter?
10 comments:
25-30 knots sounds fun...but gusts up to 45 knots in a Laser is a bit too exciting for me... :D
Have fun Tillerman...try not to drown or get hypothermic...
My theory is that if I can learn to survive in 45 knot gusts, then next time I am racing in only 44 knot gusts it will be easy.
Stuff can break on a Laser in much less than that - usually because of corrosion to a fitting on a spar that will cause the fitting to tear out or the spar to break. Capsizes can put a lot of strain on the boat too, especially if the mast gets stuck in the mud.
When I had an MG, I always joked that I needed three cars: a daily runner, a backup, and a parts car. I have a feeling you'll need three lasers if you're going out in 45 knot gusts. Or extra wetsuits. Or your local North and Harken reps on speed-dial.
-Fair Weather Sailor
Great idea Edward. I will call the dealer immediately and order my two spare Lasers. Can you please explain to Tillerwoman why she won't be getting a Xmas present this year.
I'd rather feed lions than be the one telling Tillerwoman why Tillerman is buying two new Lasers instead of a nice X-mas gift. :D
Ed's right about the breakage in those kinds of winds.
But she can use the backup Laser when I'm not using it.
What part of three sailboats is a bad idea? It'll be like a one design household.
I might do that with TP52s next time I'm in the market for a boat. Or some of those cool RC sailboats if the budget is tight.
It's not a bad idea at all Edward. At one point I owned three Lasers and three Sunfish. (But at that time my sons were at home and sailed those classes too).
Oh - and good luck with the three boat TP52 campaign. I think that's definitely the way to go.
If you are looking for someone to helm your second or third boats, just note that I am unbeaten in 12 meter match racing and have crossed the Pacific 8 times (though not strictly speaking on a boat).
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