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DHF 2012 anyone? Sat. March 31st Entry deadline Skippers' meeting Wed March 28th 7:30

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  • #31
    Of course, why would it be any different to the last two Saturdays with the sea state... at least there will be breeze (I'm hoping!)

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    • #32
      Originally posted by Kimmy View Post
      Of course, why would it be any different to the last two Saturdays with the sea state... at least there will be breeze (I'm hoping!)
      Breeze forecast looking better- and more typical direction in recent forecast. Seastate and wind will compress and diffract on the rounding...just like all the points on the west coast. Its quite spectacular how you can all of the sudden wish you had a reef or 2 in with the island as a lee shore.

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      • #33
        We have 5 Express 27s, 4 Express 37s, 4 Moore 24s, 3 Santa Cruz 27 and 3 WylieCat 30s.
        It sure would be nice to have five of each so that they get their own division.

        Reminder that Wed March 28th at the skippers meeting is last day to enter at OYC
        http://www.sfbama.org/2012/dhf/index.html

        Weather forecast looks good http://www.myforecast.com/bin/expand...6&metric=false

        Guest speakers at skippers meeting include Lt. Commander DesaRae Janszen, the Waterways Management Division Chief for Coast Guard Sector San Francisco; and John Craig, Principle Race Officer of the 34th America's Cup and the AC World Series. They'll be talking about the AC venue from the PRO and USCG perspectives, hazards of offshore racing including hypothermia, and what to expect if you need help. Bios on BAMA DHF page. A SAR customer will also be present to report on what its like to be hoisted aboard a helo (video on BAMA DHF page)

        Agenda:

        Doors open at 5:30 pm OYC
        Race entries, GPS download/replay asisstance when BAMA gets there
        John Craig speaks on AC venue at 7:30
        LtCmndr DesaRae Janszen speaks on AC Venue, offshore risks, what to expect if you need help- comments by one of the survivors who had a basket ride in the video on BAMA DHF page
        Skippers Meeting- changes in SI, reminders, Q&A

        58 entrants to date which is pretty good at this time.

        Thanks and have a great race!

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        • #34
          NW 15-25, with increasing swell, stay off the bars and you will be alright!

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          • #35
            Still looking for a ride,,, seems like I'll miss it again ,,,

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            • #36
              Originally posted by IOR Geezer View Post
              NW 15-25, with increasing swell, stay off the bars and you will be alright!
              Still a bit out to trust but I'm liking that one!

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              • #37
                DHF wind speed/direction precip forecast by the hour

                http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/...ekday=Saturday

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                • #38
                  Synopsis...GULF OF THE FARALLONES...AND CORDELL BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES...

                  LIGHT TO MODERATE FLOW WILL CONTINUE ALONG THE CENTRAL COAST. HAZARDOUS SEAS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY AS WAVE HEIGHTS ARE SIMILAR TO THE PERIOD. A STORM SYSTEM WILL BRING INCREASING WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS TO THE CENTRAL COAST OVER THE WEEKEND.

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                  Tonight...S winds 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 9 to 11 ft at 13 seconds.

                  Thu...S winds 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 7 to 9 ft at 12 seconds.

                  Thu Night...S winds 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 8 to 10 ft at 12 seconds. Slight chance of rain.

                  Fri...S winds 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 10 to 13 ft. Slight chance of rain.

                  Fri Night...S winds 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 9 to 12 ft and SW 3 ft. Chance of rain.

                  Sat...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. W swell 9 to 12 ft and SW 3 ft...increasing to 13 to 16 ft and S 3 ft. Showers...then chance of showers.

                  Sun...W winds 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 12 to 15 ft and S 3 ft...decreasing to 10 to 13 ft and SW 3 ft.
                  " I just found out my nest egg has salmonella"



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                  • #39
                    NOAA forecast by Lat Long

                    Here's a handy trick. Go to google maps. Find a location of interest. Right click. Select directions to here. Lat/long pops up.

                    Insert in NOAA forecast

                    http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...&Submit=Submit

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                    • #40
                      Thats the zone forecast, correct? http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=PZZ545

                      Originally posted by Photoboy View Post
                      Synopsis...GULF OF THE FARALLONES...AND CORDELL BANK NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARIES...

                      LIGHT TO MODERATE FLOW WILL CONTINUE ALONG THE CENTRAL COAST. HAZARDOUS SEAS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY AS WAVE HEIGHTS ARE SIMILAR TO THE PERIOD. A STORM SYSTEM WILL BRING INCREASING WINDS AND BUILDING SEAS TO THE CENTRAL COAST OVER THE WEEKEND.

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                      Tonight...S winds 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 9 to 11 ft at 13 seconds.

                      Thu...S winds 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 7 to 9 ft at 12 seconds.

                      Thu Night...S winds 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 8 to 10 ft at 12 seconds. Slight chance of rain.

                      Fri...S winds 10 kt. Wind waves 2 ft or less. W swell 10 to 13 ft. Slight chance of rain.

                      Fri Night...S winds 10 to 20 kt. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft. W swell 9 to 12 ft and SW 3 ft. Chance of rain.

                      Sat...W winds 15 to 25 kt. Wind waves 3 to 5 ft. W swell 9 to 12 ft and SW 3 ft...increasing to 13 to 16 ft and S 3 ft. Showers...then chance of showers.

                      Sun...W winds 5 to 15 kt. Wind waves 1 to 3 ft. W swell 12 to 15 ft and S 3 ft...decreasing to 10 to 13 ft and SW 3 ft.

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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by K38Bob View Post
                        Here's a handy trick. Go to google maps. Find a location of interest. Right click. Select directions to here. Lat/long pops up.

                        Insert in NOAA forecast

                        http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick...&Submit=Submit
                        How precise is it?

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                        • #42
                          Watching the forecast models on the boob tube last night, they all seem to be
                          in agreement that the front should pass through early in the morning, then clear
                          out behind it. Yeah! Looks like the fleet will get a good wake up call early on then
                          things might settle down and shift NW before a nice clearing wind fills in....



                          NWS Forecast Discussion:

                          DURING THE DAY ON SATURDAY...A PRETTY STRONG COLD FRONT IS
                          EXPECTED TO MOVE RAPIDLY SOUTHEASTWARD INTO AND THROUGH THE
                          DISTRICT. AS WITH OTHER RECENT SYSTEMS...A NARROW PLUME OF
                          MODERATELY HIGH PRECIP WATER IS PROJECTED TO ACCOMPANY IT...BUT
                          ITS COMPARATIVELY RAPID SPEED OF PROPAGATION SHOULD LEAD TO
                          DIMINISHED LOCAL OROGRAPHIC ENHANCEMENT OF RAINFALL TOTALS.
                          CURRENT THINKING IS THAT ASSOCIATED PRECIP TOTALS WILL RANGE FROM
                          ABOUT A HALF INCH AROUND THE BAYS UP TO 1.5 TO 2 INCHES IN THE
                          WETTEST SPOTS IN THE COASTAL HILLS. IT IS QUITE POSSIBLE THOUGH
                          THAT THERE COULD BE A SHORT INTERVAL OF HEAVY RAIN IN ASSOCIATION
                          WITH THE FRONTAL PASSAGE ITSELF. WILL ALSO NEED TO KEEP AN EYE ON
                          THE WINDS. NEW 06Z NAM PROJECTS 925 MB WINDS UP INTO THE 45 TO 50
                          KNOT RANGE IN THE VICINITY OF THE BAY AREA AROUND 15Z SATURDAY

                          WHICH IS GETTING CLOSE TO WIND ADVISORY THRESHOLDS IN THE HILLS.

                          (15:00 Zulu is precisely start time Saturday)

                          Reef early, reef often!
                          " I just found out my nest egg has salmonella"



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                          • #43
                            So we'll have wind at the start for a change? Be careful what you wish for! Any thoughts on effect on sea state?

                            Originally posted by Photoboy View Post
                            Watching the forecast models on the boob tube last night, they all seem to be
                            in agreement that the front should pass through early in the morning, then clear
                            out behind it. Yeah! Looks like the fleet will get a good wake up call early on then
                            things might settle down and shift NW before a nice clearing wind fills in....



                            NWS Forecast Discussion:

                            DURING THE DAY ON SATURDAY...A PRETTY STRONG COLD FRONT IS
                            EXPECTED TO MOVE RAPIDLY SOUTHEASTWARD INTO AND THROUGH THE
                            DISTRICT. AS WITH OTHER RECENT SYSTEMS...A NARROW PLUME OF
                            MODERATELY HIGH PRECIP WATER IS PROJECTED TO ACCOMPANY IT...BUT
                            ITS COMPARATIVELY RAPID SPEED OF PROPAGATION SHOULD LEAD TO
                            DIMINISHED LOCAL OROGRAPHIC ENHANCEMENT OF RAINFALL TOTALS.
                            CURRENT THINKING IS THAT ASSOCIATED PRECIP TOTALS WILL RANGE FROM
                            ABOUT A HALF INCH AROUND THE BAYS UP TO 1.5 TO 2 INCHES IN THE
                            WETTEST SPOTS IN THE COASTAL HILLS. IT IS QUITE POSSIBLE THOUGH
                            THAT THERE COULD BE A SHORT INTERVAL OF HEAVY RAIN IN ASSOCIATION
                            WITH THE FRONTAL PASSAGE ITSELF. WILL ALSO NEED TO KEEP AN EYE ON
                            THE WINDS. NEW 06Z NAM PROJECTS 925 MB WINDS UP INTO THE 45 TO 50
                            KNOT RANGE IN THE VICINITY OF THE BAY AREA AROUND 15Z SATURDAY

                            WHICH IS GETTING CLOSE TO WIND ADVISORY THRESHOLDS IN THE HILLS.

                            (15:00 Zulu is precisely start time Saturday)

                            Reef early, reef often!

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                            • #44
                              Sounds like a fast ride out and back...just spoke with a participant that shall remain anonymous, but the point that the USCG
                              won't issue the permit until Saturday morning, pending their review of sea state at time the front is supposed to pass was brought up.

                              Hope there is some leeway there, be the shits if they cancel the event just cause they looked at conditions in the early am and not
                              what will transpire throughout the day...Can some at the Race Deck at GGYC post a heads up here Saturday morning?
                              " I just found out my nest egg has salmonella"



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                              • #45
                                Precise?

                                The forecast itself? The location? I think the lat/long off google is very precise. The forecast area is shown as a red box on the map in the forecast.

                                Originally posted by IOR Geezer View Post
                                How precise is it?

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