chrishscorp
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The Redjet sounds like an option for me for east cowes on the Friday.
Morning ECMWF output now out and it now shows the eye of the depression moving in a more northerly direction up the Irish Sea as opposed to yesterday's predictions of a track straight along the English South Coast. Still orrible for X-Channel, but what we're looking at is a rainy Sat evening, drizzle on Sunday am and blustery winds probably not exceeding 20kts. Subject to no forecast change this is just Old Blighty in September - nothing worse
You're right, but for some reason the GFS 06Z run this morning has not appeared so what you're almost certainly seeing is the 00Z run from last night. Edit: just out and still showing c.40kts, which while lower than before is still blowy! Sunday is I guess still 'Day 5' for these forecasts so prob a few twists and turns to comeBut the GFS (as shown by Windy.com and Weatheronline) is still showing 50 knots mid channel for mid day on Sunday. Are they still using the old models?
Monday is looking to be a North wind.Damn it I'm bringing a boat back from SIBS to Portland, was supposed to be on Mon / Tues but I might have to do it on Saturday now.
I'm also wary about the winds tomorrow. Planning to buy beer before departure and don't want to break it if its gale-against-tide outside CowesDabchick with two is aiming for the folly on Sat and can sit tight for Sunday. Not sure about Fri, depends on how quickly the winds for Thurs night into Fri clear through.
I'm also wary about the winds tomorrow. Planning to buy beer before departure and don't want to break it if its gale-against-tide outside Cowes
You must have been a boy scout - be prepared. My advice is to use cans not bottles as they do not break, then you might only spill a little.
Well I shall be going to E Cowes and the Folly. Having sailed so far, the breeze forecast will not stop me coming. Windy seems to point to being not too bad in the Solent compared to open water. The waves will be minimal due to the direction off the shore. Should be a good sail under a reduced rig, even though it is a very short distance by my standards.
Lol and the dreaded Red Funnelers! BTW you on the Island Sat? Spare berth if you fancy as another has pulled out.Do not underestimate the dreaded "Solent Chop"!!!