Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Day 9 of the 2014 Season: High wind warning posted by NWS

Tuesday 4/15/14

First session: sail size, 4.0 down to 3.5. Sailed from 10:00-11:30 in survival mode. SSE winds to 40 MPH.
Second session: sail size, 5.0, finally felt in control with winds 25-30 MPH. Sailed from 3:00-5:00.

Wind Advisory
Statement as of 5:27 AM EDT on April 15, 2014

...Wind Advisory now in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT Wednesday...
* winds...north 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Timing...tonight and Wednesday.
* Impacts...strong winds will blow around loose objects.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 31 to 39 mph or gusts in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

 







Highlight of the day: Crazy wind speed, voo-doo chop on way out nice swell heading in. With voo-doo wind on the inside.  
TOW: 3.5
Gear: 4.0, 3.5, 5.0 and 85 liter board
Conditions: side off SSE winds in the 10-40 mph range
Weather: cloudy, some sun, rain, 70s 
Wind: SSE 10-40 mph range
Schooled: survival settling down to fun 5.0 conditions
Image: Data and vista of Michigan kiters and windsurfers.





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