Key Largo Weather Forecast
by Jake on Jan.13, 2006, under 2006 Tradewinds Regatta
While rolling down the road, we’re talking about the weather. It appears that a fairly healthy front is expected to come through early Saturday morning bringing pretty high wind. The NOAA forcast is currently calling for 15-20 early in the morning and 20 – 25 knots for the rest of the day. John and I are pretty light on the boat – barely making the 308lb combined minimum crew weight in order to use the large F18 sail plan. We have to carry 10lbs or so of weight on the boat to make up half of the weight distance to the 330lb spec. With the high winds expected for Saturday, if it’s not enough to cancel racing, it’s going to be pretty interesting to see how the boat handles at that weight (rather…lack of it). Can you say “downhaul”?
January 13th, 2006 on 1:56 PM
Jake: Eileen and I used to sail that light. Now we only have to carry about 2 lbs if we have a light week.
Upwind: The thing to do is max the downhaul. When you are done there let the jib out a bit. Then rotate the mast forward (more rotation). Travel the main out a bit. Remember to foot like a banshee.
Downwind: The faster the gybe the better. You want to make sure you keep boatspeed up so apparent wind does not go too far behind you.
Good Luck and tell Sweetcheeks hi,
Dan