Weather
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Women's Trentino Match Race: day 3
Sail-World &bull 5 Hours AgoWomen's Trentino Match Race day 3' Piero SpagnolliThe weather forecast for the day promised showers since the late morning, but the sun and the wind resisted until the early afternoon. As per schedule the very first part of the day… Full Story »
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Late Slash
Sailboat Owners &bull Yesterday
Where you starting and where are you going and what size boat will you be sailing and any important info. I left Montauk,NY Oct 19 heading to Florida all off shore and yes we did dress for cooler weather and… Full Story »
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Kat & Paul: Locks
SailBlogs &bull Yesterday
Through Locks 8, 7, 6, 5, 3, 2 and 1 tomorrow (there is no lock 4) The weather is scattered showers, windy and maybe a few thunder storm...sounds like fun LOL Shooting for Phoenix tomorrow. Suill in Cobourg, had a… Full Story »
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iolite: The Time has come
SailBlogs &bull Yesterday
Anyone who has sailed with me will recognize this picture. It all started years ago in Portland when Dee and I were readying a previous boat for crossing the Gulf of Maine. It is a well known fact that during any offshore trip with several people, someone is always whining about something. The weather, the food, the wind direction, the tidal drift - you name it, someone is going to complain about it. The soother… Full Story »
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High Stepper Cruising: Hurricane Earl
SailBlogs &bull Yesterday
Last weekend we were enjoying a wonderful vacation in Vermont with the whole family. As we watched the weather, we realized that Hurricane Earl would likely pass close by where High Stepper in kept. We immediately decided to close up the vacation cottages and on Tuesday we drove the 770 miles back to Hertford. On Wednesday we took High Stepper up the Yeopim River to a well protected cove and set the storm anchors. At that point we had done all we could, so we helped some others get their boats situated. Thursday we waited. Finally the storm turned North… Full Story »
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s/v Trust: Preparing for Earl
SailBlogs &bull Yesterday
Wish us luck as Earl heads our way! I wrote more about our preparation process the last two days and weathering out this storm in another blog at www.jamieelmer.wordpress.com. Its amazing to have such beautiful weather the last couple of days here in Nantucket with so few people and boats around to enjoy it! Everyone has stayed away from here for this weekend with hurricane Earl close to us........the harbor, mooring field and all the slips are looking abandoned. With a… Full Story »
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Velux 5 Oceans up with top marine forecaster
BYM Sailing Sport News &bull Sep 2, 2010
The VELUX 5 OCEANS has teamed up with marine forecast service PredictWind to ensure skippers and race management have the most accurate weather information available to them. PredictWind combines local topography maps to create the highest resolution wind forecast ... Full Story »
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SY First Class - Valletta: Planning Trip to Ragusa
SailBlogs &bull Sep 2, 2010
Finally getting ready for the Malta - Ragusa - Pozzallo - Malta trip. Leave Gozo Monday 6th September and return Thursday evening or Friday morning. At least that's the plan - depending on the weather !! Full Story »
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Haggis Hunter goes South: Santander, not Bilbao
SailBlogs &bull Sep 2, 2010
Well we set of yesterday morning in wonderful weather, light easterly wind and relatively calm seas and sunshine as well. On the way out of Arcachon we had to move out the channel to let the Danish Royal Yacht the Dannebrog past… Full Story »
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Velux 5 Oceans team up with top marine forecaster
Sail-World &bull Sep 2, 2010PredictWind' PredictWind.comVelux 5 Oceans has teamed up with marine forecast service PredictWind to ensure skippers and race management have the most accurate weather information available to them. PredictWind combines local topography maps to create the highest resolution wind forecast available… Full Story »
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Weather & Spice
A/V Tender Spirit &bull Sep 2, 2010
Well, the weather looks questionable for the next 4-5 days so we decided to stay put until the easterlies die down a bit. Since we need to make some easting on this passage, it doesn't make sense to start the passage going to windward in 25-30 knots of wind. Meanwhile we are continuing to enjoy the finer things in Fiji, and for me, it's the big Nadi farmer's market. I love wandering along amongst all the fresh produce, but I also love the spice booths. We were directed to… Full Story »
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Anthem Adrift: Tenacious Turned Tenuous
SailBlogs &bull Sep 2, 2010
September 1 Smug with supreme confidence that weather would change, continued beating toward Pago Pago. This faith was rewarded when wind, which had backed north allowing perhaps a faint smell of tuna to waft the 100 or so miles to here, died altogether. OK, not what was in mind (or whatever occupies that space), but was yet smug with supreme confidence. Hmmmm. Could easily motor there by tomorrow, but having come so far with so little help, preferred not. Smugness reigned, but frayed at edges as sea continued glassy throughout day. Finally gave up at dark as wind remained insufficient… Full Story »
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Just Limin: Calm Before the Storm
SailBlogs &bull Sep 2, 2010
We decided to leave Belhaven because we didn't want to get kicked out of the marin a and have to anchor out someplace during the store. We traveled up towards Oriental, having made reservations at River Dunes, a very protected harbor (see map) to ride out the hurricane. After arriving we took down the jib and stored it in its bag and place it in the rear cabin. We washed the cushions and stored them below as well. We then took off the solar panel, stored the dinghy motor and deflated and bagged the dinghy. In the morning we will… Full Story »
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SV THIRD DAY: The Capt's Rumored Return
SailBlogs &bull Sep 2, 2010
It's a good thing that Lori and the crew are getting along so well without me, because as each planned return day comes and goes, my stay here in San Diego gets more tiring. It's not that I don't mind the cool weather; it's just that my mind is still in Cruiser mode, while my body has been tortured into real-life-work mode. But it's time to end this San Diego work run and get back to THIRD DAY if only for… Full Story »
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Some timely tips to weather a storm
Jersey Boating &bull Sep 2, 2010
But it's also the season for Atlantic hurricanes and boaters must be ready. If a big storm, such as Earl, threatens, consider hauling your boat out, or moving it to more protected waters. Check mooring and dock lines, and rig extra ones as a backup. Tie down anything… Full Story »
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Sailing the Karina C: OK We are going...
SailBlogs &bull Sep 2, 2010
That should be long enough for us to make it to Bodega Bay. All weather factors are leading towards that goal. So it is with a little hesitation we leave this nice little town of Eureka. We have had our… Full Story »
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Dances with Waves: Motoring To Lautoka
SailBlogs &bull Sep 1, 2010
Hi all, we are currently motoring to Lautoka to complete the formalities of leaving Fiji. Greetings and love to Rebecca and and judy. All crew well and happy, looking forward to this adventure and the passage. Graham on board and currently at the helm. All good with sea… Full Story »
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Charon's trip north. / Charon's Trip North
TripSailor &bull Sep 1, 2010
We are sitting out bad weather again in Wyee bay in the south of Lake Macquarie. A gale warning - but it hasn't blown over 2 knots all day. Raining and damp. Wendy has made bread and I have spent… Full Story »
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Port Credit In-Water Boat Show A Huge Success!
Sail-World &bull Sep 1, 2010Sailboat display - Port Credit Boat Show 2010' Heather Robertson Click Here to view large photoPower AND Sailboats sold at the Port Credit In-Water Boat Show! New and Used boats, both power and sail sold at last weekend's Port Credit In-Water Boat Show. Hosted by the Port Credit Harbour Marina and The Store, Mason's Chandlery… Full Story »
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S/V Bluebottle: DARK NIGHT
SailBlogs &bull Sep 1, 2010
It's 1:37 am Tongan time. A dark night, hauling my body out of the bunk, going up on deck and looking ahead I cannot even make out the difference between sea and sky. As night came on we were 70 miles or so off the coast and approaching from the east-nor'-east. Big rain clouds ahead. Got in most of the sail: genny, stays'l. Engine started. Huge "evil" blobs on the radar screen are rain clouds, they are often cooking up a squall or two for you as you enter their mysterious kingdoms; we try to steer around them, but the… Full Story »
