Good morning I-to-I racers,

We had a great turnout yesterday but launching conditions held us back.  This morning weare looking at fading conditions and most of the contestants that showed up yesterday have other plans for today.  I think as with most races, a5-entrant minimum target makes sense, and we don’t have it for today. 

Please weigh in if you are available and want to race 12/11/22 conditions permitting, or reschedule for 1/8/23 or after.

Thanks!

Ron

954-815-6031

Hi,

With no pressure gradient on Sunday in FL, it seems unlikely that we’ll see the 10-15 NE windforecast for tomorrow by NOAA in my opinion.  iWindsurf’s meteorologist is forecasting 7-11 mph NE for the day, from dawn to dusk, so it doesn’t look likeit will matter that we get an early start. 

Good news, the shore break subsided substantially by sunset so launching and landing shouldnot be an issue. 

The plan:  After the 7 a.m. forecast update, I will send out an update before 7:30a.m.  Please weigh in if you are planning to attend if the NOAA forecast of 10-15 mph NE holds true for tomorrow.  Look for an update by 7:30 a.m.or before in the morning.

If not tomorrow, we’ll move the date out. 

Thanks!

Ron

954-815-6031

Hi,

Racing is Postponed to Sunday 12/4.  I will communicate again at 8 p.m. to advise what timefor the skipper’s meeting.  I think our best shot is early, so be thinking 8 a.m. skipper’s meeting, but I will firm up tonight by 8 p.m. when moreinformation is on hand.

Ron

Hi,

Race tomorrow.  Skipper’s meeting at 9 a.m. at Vista Park.  Possible start shortlyafter.   Sue and I made a couple trips to Vista Park today to see how tide effected the launch.  We both thought low tide was a betterbet.  Low tide is forecast for 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning.   The wind forecast and typical mid-morning to mid-day lull shouldgive us some good conditions for racing and launching.  The iWindsurf meteorologist is calling for winds to get lighter through the day on Saturday. 

I am concerned Sunday may get too light for a race.  Wind direction was favorable enoughtoday and should be the same or more NE tomorrow

NOAA forecast:

SAT 

E NE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft, occasionally to

8 ft. Period 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed

areas.

SUN

NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to

5 ft. Period 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.

Iwindsurf overview:

Fading northeasterlies as high pressure moves farther offshore tomorrow as a cold front rapidly approaches the statefrom the northwest, allowing the NE-ENE flow to relax a bit.

 •  AM starts with a few leftover upper teens / low 20 peaks at well exposed sites, mostly along the Keys

 •  Winds fade through the PM but most sites should hold on to at least low teens until dark

 •  Sunny skies expected

High Air Temps: Low 80s
Water Temps: Mid to upper 70s

See you in the morning.  Park gates open at 8:00 a.m.

Ron

954-815-6031