Expect a PERFET day of sailing. Period.
Mr. Weather, George Caras advised, "We'll have a Northeasterly flow while the High hugs the coast of Florida." During the start of the race (1130h), we'll see breeze in the mid-teens ranging from 050-060. As the day progresses, and sometime in the afternoon, our RC/Sailors will experience a right shift to 080-100.
Just before this righty, George advised our Race Committee there could be a line of patchy clouds to alert them to this coming shift in wind direction. While following the blogs today, if they start referring to the clouds in the horizon, this will also be your clue at home.
What does that mean?
It means they may get some insight to whether or not they have to change/tweak the race course to ensure fair racing for the respective fleets. Having to modify a race course in sailing as a result of changing wind directions is common play. Otherwise, for today's racing, this will be a minor bit of weather news as the forecast sees our sailors experiencing a steady wind for the entire day of racing.
On a lighter note...
Today IS our last day of racing and evening activities. If you have not already, please visit with our industry partners on the "main strip" just outside Kelly's Bar and Grill. From the 25th Anniversary Layline/Gill "Swag" to gorgeous Nautica Watches, an opportunity to talk to industry reps for Lewmar/Navtec, Marlow Ropes, and B&G Electronics. Finally, your feet must slip on a pair of Sebago Dock-side shoes!
Thank you to all our sponsors, supporters, sailors, volunteers, and local Key West residents for making the 25th Anniversary of Quantum Key West Race Week one to remember and cherish! Looking forward to ending the week with all, this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 while we give out the day's and overall regatta awards. One more night of enjoying Mount Gay Rum's finest paired with a little spice from Regatta Ginger Beer.
Expect us to be back in 2013...
Mr. Weather, George Caras advised, "We'll have a Northeasterly flow while the High hugs the coast of Florida." During the start of the race (1130h), we'll see breeze in the mid-teens ranging from 050-060. As the day progresses, and sometime in the afternoon, our RC/Sailors will experience a right shift to 080-100.
Just before this righty, George advised our Race Committee there could be a line of patchy clouds to alert them to this coming shift in wind direction. While following the blogs today, if they start referring to the clouds in the horizon, this will also be your clue at home.
What does that mean?
It means they may get some insight to whether or not they have to change/tweak the race course to ensure fair racing for the respective fleets. Having to modify a race course in sailing as a result of changing wind directions is common play. Otherwise, for today's racing, this will be a minor bit of weather news as the forecast sees our sailors experiencing a steady wind for the entire day of racing.
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| With today's NE flow over KW, one can see there is NOTHING coming from the NW! |
Today IS our last day of racing and evening activities. If you have not already, please visit with our industry partners on the "main strip" just outside Kelly's Bar and Grill. From the 25th Anniversary Layline/Gill "Swag" to gorgeous Nautica Watches, an opportunity to talk to industry reps for Lewmar/Navtec, Marlow Ropes, and B&G Electronics. Finally, your feet must slip on a pair of Sebago Dock-side shoes!
Thank you to all our sponsors, supporters, sailors, volunteers, and local Key West residents for making the 25th Anniversary of Quantum Key West Race Week one to remember and cherish! Looking forward to ending the week with all, this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 while we give out the day's and overall regatta awards. One more night of enjoying Mount Gay Rum's finest paired with a little spice from Regatta Ginger Beer.
Expect us to be back in 2013...
Thank you for joining us!
Communications Team:
Event Editor/Publisher ~ Jennifer Langille
Contributors:
Writing/Video Interviews ~ Bill Wagner
Division 1 RC/Blog ~ Susan Burnside
Division 2 RC/Blog ~ Barb Shaffer
Division 3 RC/Blog ~ Joy Dot
