Tuesday, July 12, 2011

J-Cup Guernsey- Tuesday


 Not the best start to the regatta in terms if sunshine. But definitely goo in terms of the wind

Synoptic Situation
Low pressure over France maintains a strong ENE airflow over the area. The associated frontal systems are fairly slow moving and not expected to clear through until 1400-1500

Air temperature: 16-18 Celsius

Weather: Moderate to heavy rain until 1400-1500, then isolated slight rain. Clouds breaking early evening

Time
Wind Direction
Wind speed (KT)
0900-1100
040-060
15-18 G  24
1100-1300
040-060
24-26 G 30
1300-1500
040-060
20-24 G 28
1500-1700
020-040
18-20 G 25

Outlook
Wednesday sees skies clear and a light N airflow dominate. Looking for thermal influence to increase the wind
330-360 02-05 becoming 060-100 05-08

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