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JohnP
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Initially Posted - 12/29/2009 :  09:31:33  Show Profile
NOAA says:
<font size="1">CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT-
1046 AM EST TUE DEC 29 2009

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING


THIS AFTERNOON
NW WINDS 30 KT WITH GUSTS TO 40 KT. WAVES 4 FT.

TONIGHT
NW WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT... DIMINISHING
TO 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS TO 20 KT LATE. WAVES 3 FT.
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If it were not 32 degrees, I would love to head out and use my reefed main and storm jib to scoot around the river and the bay.

...but it's not gonna happen. It would be simple to sail with storm jib alone downwind to the east or south, but then it would be miserable tacking back home to the north and west with the calculated wind chill factor of 15 degrees.

A few years ago I reached hull speed with the storm jib alone, when sailing with a friend on our way to an overnight anchorage in October. I'm still waiting for some warm January or February days that are going to come.

Also, by the way, I have to work today.

Happy New Year, everybody!
JohnP
1978 C25 SR/FK "Gypsy"
Mill Creek off the Magothy River, Chesapeake Bay
Port Captain, northern Chesapeake Bay
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OJ
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Response Posted - 12/29/2009 :  11:02:08  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by JohnP</i>
<br />. . . Also, by the way, I have to work today . . .
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Yes, but even a bad day on a boat can beat a good day at the office.
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  06:32:59  Show Profile
the most fun part about sailing to windward is the feel of the wind in your hair and the spray on your face. At 30 degrees temperature and 40 kts of wind, you should look like a polar bear before too long . . .
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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  07:45:52  Show Profile
Sailing downwind on a day like that will be one to remember - come to think of it, beating to windward in those conditions will also be one to remember, but for different reasons!
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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  10:12:50  Show Profile  Visit OLarryR's Homepage
John,

You still sailing ? (All year ?)
I was out this past Sunday for a couple of hours.

If we get a good day, feel like sailing ? I can come up your way or if you like, you can come down here.
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JohnP
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  10:49:55  Show Profile
Larry,

Yes, the boat's still in the water, but I have removed the outboard for storage in my basement.

Let's keep in touch.
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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  11:40:51  Show Profile
Still sailing? This is the best time of the year! It's a cool 60 degrees. :)


Forecast says 11mph and 57 degrees friday. I just may head out.
Plus, I got some goodies. New sheaves, exit block, jib deck bag, those fancy SS covered turnbuckles, and a on-demand water pump.
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jimhart
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Response Posted - 12/30/2009 :  11:58:34  Show Profile
Great time to sail in Mississippi.
Last Sunday afternoon lots of sun, wind and cool temp.
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