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djn
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Initially Posted - 07/31/2006 : 09:01:13

Hi All, it has now been almost two weeks since I've sailed because of the weather. It is now going on two weeks of mid ninties and 90 percent humidity and 4 knot winds. I tried once and ended up motoring to the closest bar and grill where I spent the afternoon before motoring back to the slip. Is it too hot for y'all? Cheers.

Dennis
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 09:12:02

I live on the redwood coast in extreme NW California, AKA "The Land of Eternal Winter". Summer highs [sic] are in the mid-60's, which is about as hot as it ever gets near the beach. A 70 degree day would make the headlines. A scant 20 miles inland, it can be 100.

Every weekend there are caravans of cars from the interior headed west to escape the heat and a matching flow of traffic headed east to escape the cold.

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At Ease
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 09:45:05

My philosophy is we can either sit at home and complain about the heat, or go to to the lake. I opt to go to the lake. If it's too hot/no wind to sail, I anchor, listen to the radio, get in the water and clean the hull, wash the boat, etc. I'd rather be at the lake in the water (and hot) than at home (and hot). In a few months we'll be complaining about how cold it is and how we can't wait for summer.

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Fantasy II
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 10:05:19

Over two weeks straight of 100+ weather has kept me from going to the boat, in Stockton CA, where the temp has reached 113 degrees!

Finally, a cool-down is upon us and I expect to get to the boat this weekend.

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cat1951
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 10:24:57

Here in Oklahoma, it has been over 100 with the heat index for the last week or so. This week it is supposed to be worse. Most of the other sailors at the marina say that August is for us what January is like for those in the northern states. Do a little project work on the boat (We are installing a furler in a week or two along with a windex, steaming light, and new masthead sheaves.) and then hit the lake again in September through November. Even the water is getting hot... 85degrees at last measurement.

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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 10:29:39

Sorry Dennis,

I logged 27 nm this weekend over 2 days, one day in 13 kts of breeze, 7 kts the next.
On water temp, mid 80's then mid 70's yesterday.

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 11:12:08

I was sailing both days this weekend with temps in low 90s, high humidity. Consumed mass quantities of water and then doused myself with the hose when i was back on the dock.

This week, temps are going to climb to 100 or slightly above by Wednesday before cooling off this weekend to about 89F. I have good excuse for this week for not going sailing - I'm working ! But....maybe I will venture down to the marina one evening or at least to check out the bird dropping count since I put the CDs on a line from the bow to the cabin area.

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 11:13:53

Life is good when: you complain about not getting enough boat time because of the weather.

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Heartbeat
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 11:15:14

Dennis,

I was out last Thursday in the Detroit river. A little storm blew though, but then it cleared off. It was really nice - a little cooler, and the wind kept up with a nice 10-12 knots or so. Perfect sailing weather.

-Matt Q.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 12:02:55

Dennis,

I've been sailing everday during our little mini heat wave and the conditions on my end of the Detroit River (Lake Erie) have been quite good. On Saturday, we had a family gathering (around 40 people) down at the park where my marina is at, and it was hot even in the shade, but I took people out on sails all day long. The cooler lake breeze, and the shade of the bimini, really help to make for a more comfortable sail.

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Lightnup
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 12:28:57

Not only has it been too hot but there's not a whole lot of breeze here this time of year. Only went out twice this month, both times it was too muggy and calm to enjoy it much.

Oh well, in a few months when the boats are on the hard "up north," I'll be able to sail to my heart's content.

Steve

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Ombra
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 12:44:36

Whimp!!! LOL

I have absolutely no pride when it comes to my sailboat, if there's no wind, I still can motor. First and foremost, it's a boat, and I got it to be on the water, one way or the other even if it's riding up and down the Clinton River.

Of course I'm still brand new all over again..

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Ericson33
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 12:57:00

I make it up to the lake at least twice a week, Wednesday night series, and on Sundays. Yesterday the high was 102, I spent the afternoon riding around in the R/c boat taking photos of all of the Keel boats racing. It really is not that bad if there is a breeze out, If there is no wind than you might as well do some work on the boat, and drink allot of water.

Last Wednesday is was blowing a good 8 to 10 out of the South, I went up to work on our 4hp Yamaha 2 stroke that had been leaking gas, and wouldn't start. After pulling the plug and finding it fouled and water in the moter, It was a quick fix. The gas valve had shaken loose and a tigning of the nut with some locktight fixed that problem. We made it out to the race but just motored around the coarse watching the other boats.

If you really want to go out and sail, go during the dusk part of the day, If you can plan your outings go out on a full moon, or close to full. The moon will lighten up the night sky, and its a very relaxing time. Sometimes the time slips by us and we find ourselves coming back to the slip at 2:00 in the morning.

If you just have to get the boat out make sure that there is a little breeze. Nothing sucks more than being on a sailboat in 90+ heat without some wind in your face. I try and plan a good reaching sail, so I will have the boat up to speed most of the time. This way you will still feel the wind on your face. Another good idea is to go and buy one of these Dryshirts, Once wet they really do keep you cool, Its like wearing a little refirg.

Most of all drink water, you can easily get overheated. When working on the boat I try and plan what I have to do in the direct sunlight, I have an umbrella on board just to stay out of the sun, and I have installed two fans down in the cabin. Most of all just have fun and stay cool.

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Dick Johnson
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 13:25:01

A bad day of sailing is better than a good day at work.

Lagniappe
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Retired and loving it... besides the fishing is good

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Don B
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 13:38:10

Steve forgot to mention that the Gulf water temperature is closing in on 90 degrees...jumping into bath water isn't very refreshing. Plus, every afternoon those Florida summer storms come lurking around...weather eyes in the back of your head are a necessity. It's quite a show mother nature puts on with some of these storms...when those black clouds come rolling across Tampa Bay and then the Skyway starts to disappear, you realize what a nice feeling it is being securely tied up at your slip.

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Charlie Vick
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 14:00:57

What cat1951 said!

I also sail in northeast Oklahoma and I consider from the first of July to mid-September the off season because of the heat and no wind.
I still go to the boat to mess around but don't get out much.
No wind plus 100+ heat ain't much fun even if you have enough beer.

I don't feel like a whimp but I sure miss sailing this time of year.

Now give me November at 50-60 degrees and 20+ knts of wind and I be happy camper!

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RedRedWhine
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 14:56:46

I know what you are saying. I am in Vegas and the Lake has been at 114 but the wind have been around 8-10 mph gusting to 15 or so. Not bad sailing but because it is a dry heat here it is like sailing through a blow dryer. You jump into the lake and you need to do down 6' or so to get to the cool water. Than you get out and dry off before you are up the swim ladder. I mostly sail in the late afternoon and into the evening, better wind and a little cooler. Have fun

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 15:32:02

I sailed until 3:30 in the morning and then slept in my Air-conditioned boat until noon, kayaked a while, napped in the boat until heat broke... repeat.

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Gloss
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 15:59:26

Oh Gosh, I almost forgot.

When it gets too hot and still to sail, I can go whitewater kayaking on the Ocoee river, or the pigeon, or the Nantahala, or the Chatooga. Yeah, that's the ticket

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djn
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 16:07:29

I like your way Frank. I think I will go out tonight. Thanks.

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Lightnup
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 17:09:40

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Gloss
 Oh Gosh, I almost forgot.

When it gets too hot and still to sail, I can go whitewater kayaking on the Ocoee river, or the pigeon, or the Nantahala, or the Chatooga. Yeah, that's the ticket
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Frank - I've done the Ocoee and Nantahala numerous times...great fun. I took the NOC's beginner's kayaking course. We practiced our rolls all morning on a little lake not far from the river and when it came time to finish the day by actually running the river, my lower back hurt so bad from the rolling that I couldn't even get out of their van to get down to the river!

Sure do love that cool mountain river water. Sister-in-law has a home on Lake Santeetlah outside of Robbinsville, NC - we'll be there next month.

Steve

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 18:17:09

Don, did you know your sig pic is broken (shutterfly).

Paul

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At Ease
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Response Posted - 07/31/2006 : 18:57:27

Water temp Lake Tenkiller, OK...88*.

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 : 05:45:07

Now they are predicting it to be over 100f in the Washington, DC area for today and tomorrow it is suppose to hit around 103-104F. Then Thursday it is expected to cool down to about 102F ! friday and thru the weekned it then goes down to about 90F.

I remember several years ago going on an adventure bike ride from Bryce Canyon to Grand canyon and then to Zion Natl park. On the way to Bryce Canyon, we hit elevations of 10600ft and weather was cool (as expected), but then after Bryce we came down to about 4000-5000 ft into a small town. Temps were way up there and all I can remember is that as I was coming down a long slope and rinking from my water bottle, I had the sensation that the water was going into my mouth but it was so hot it was not much benefit and felt like it was evaporating before it wnet down my throat. Very depressing. But the 4 of us were the first to arrive at the hotel at the bottom and we all jumped into the outdoor pool wearing our bke clothes. There were 17 total on this ride and they started to drift in about an hour or so later. After that, we had to make it across a 25 mile desert before climbing the Kaibob Plateau toward the Grand C (north face).

No sailboats on this journey.

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Charlie Vick
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 : 07:46:42

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by At Ease
 Water temp Lake Tenkiller, OK...88*.
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No wonder it felt like I was jumping into a bath last weekend!

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 08/01/2006 : 07:48:22

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by britinusa
 Don, did you know your sig pic is broken (shutterfly).

Paul

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Hmmm?...I can see it.

Interesting...I added the picture, but I couldn't see it until I did a "show picture".

Edited by - dlucier on 08/01/2006 08:01:17

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