Weekend Weather

[Sixpence]

For those that don't visit Scuttlebutt, the weather for this weekend according to SimonJK is Here
Just click on sailing and select the weekend outlook
Maybe we could get Simon to do one just for our area /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Not sure it looks the same as the Gribs forecast though /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[ianc1200]

Accuweather has it F6-9 (!!!), very rough, Sat 12 pm, plus heavy rain.

Another weekend gone.

IanC

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

don't know what Gribs you are looking at Dave, but looks pretty similar to the ones I reviewed!

 

[Sixpence]

I'll have to have another look, but yesterday it looked like it was blowing 25 to 30 in the Wash, still learning though

 

[bastonjock]

your all wimps,wimps i say!!!!!

a real sailor gets his enjoyment sailing in thunderstorms,heavy rain etc whats a wee force 9 eh,nothing to beat standing there soaked through to your

underwear,freezing cold and wet /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif


ill pass on this weekend chaps /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Sixpence]

You're mean /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Might be heading up river to put the stick up and try a bit of hankie power this weekend, you could always launch at Seas End and do some very sheltered sailing /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[simplesimon]

it looks absolutely pants for the weekend doesn't it, thought this global warming was supposed to warm things up a bit. all i want is to get some decent sailing in this season /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
I will have to find another thing to do this weekend /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

so the EA man used some industrial strength weed killer eh dave glad to know that your out of the weeds finally

Cheers
Simon

 

[Sixpence]

Yep, out of the weeds, but still can't go anywhere with the weather the way it is. Never mind though, things may well be on the change soon as far as the move goes, but I'm keeping quiet until I know more /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[simplesimon]

everyones keeping secrets these days ... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

edit - woo i just changed from newbie to regular. beers all round /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Sixpence]

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edit - woo i just changed from newbie to regular. beers all round /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

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You're buying I presume ? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[simplesimon]

just this once....

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[Hunson]

Just out of interest and a question raised by the other half and weather related.

What would happen if we were out sailing and got struck by lightning.

I think that at worst case, we will have all the lectrics fried and possible the sails catch fire?

Is there a risk of being holed?

 

[eastcoastbernie]

You've probably got more chance of winnng the lottery than being struck by lightning at sea. So if you get struck by lightning....



... buy a lottery ticket!

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Generally, the damage is to the electronics and batteries rather than too much physical damage.... it has been stated that some hull damage can occur in exceptional cases....

But, as Bernie said, its rarer than hens teeth.......

 

[Hunson]

Thought as much. You don't even here much about houses being hit so would be logical to be remote chance.

Have got my lottery ticket, but would happily give up my winnings to have a good few weeks sailing weather.

 

[Sixpence]

Or just a few days would be good

 

[Athene V30]

Supposed to be taking SWMBO and youngest son sailing from B'sea to Bradwell this weekend but think it prudent to give it a miss.

If the weather is like last year it will be lovely come Sept once the little ones are back at school and the evenings are drawing in!

Could be worse..........couldn't it /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Cantata]

Where we live, the actual weather is often so different to the forecast, that we don't make go/no-go decisions until the last minute. Even 24 hours ahead we often find them laughably wrong.
Wait and see, I reckon.

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Yup....

I'm still planning at this stage on heading towards Boulogne on Saturday.....

If you look at the latest synoptic charts and Gribs, there is such a short distance between the regions that will get 10kts and those that will get 25kts that if the models are just a few miles out, then the weather could be fundamentally different to what you are expecting.....

We'll probably set off anyway, and make a decision as we approach Goodwin sands about whether to cross the channel or to head for the delights of Ramsgate...

Quite agree with Dick.... you don't know until you get there!

 

[Koeketiene]

Have been in some really 'cool' storms during this summer's cruise.
Dark clouds - pink lightning.
Other than some very nice pictures we have nothing to show for it.

I'll win the lottery and the pools, before you get struck by lightning.