Wicked weather for Resolute Cup opener: Newport, RI (September 12, 2018) - Good sailors start a regatta fast. The best sailors, however, are the ones that finish a regatta sailing faster than they began it. This is particularly true of the Resolute … [Read more...]
New Satellite for Weather Forecasting
New Satellite for Weather Forecasting: Named after the figure in Greek mythology that the gods appointed “keeper of the winds,” a new satellite built by the European Space Agency named Aeolus has been launched into orbit to improve our … [Read more...]
Fickle weather continues at 470 Junior Worlds
Fickle weather continues at 470 Junior Worlds: Bracciano, Italy (August 22, 2018) - The second day of the 2018 International 470 Junior World Championship brought SSW light breeze of 7 to 8 knots that built by late afternoon, allowing the men and … [Read more...]
Pacific Cup: Sporty weather for first wave
Pacific Cup: Sporty weather for first wave: (July 10, 2018) - Fresh winds, reported by weather authorities as sustained in the high 20s on the beam made for a demanding first night of the Pacific Cup to Hawaii. The 20th edition has its first … [Read more...]
RORC Easter Challenge – Balmy weather?
RORC Easter Challenge - Balmy weather?: For day two of the RORC Easter Challenge there were 6-12 knots of wind, the temperature on the water was just 5°C, but seemed balmy compared to yesterday's Siberian conditions... Full Article: Sailweb … [Read more...]
Weekend weather forecast: Met Office issues weather warning for snow on Bank Holiday Monday
Weekend weather forecast: Met Office issues weather warning for snow on Bank Holiday Monday: Forecasters have said there could be snow in some areas on Easter Monday ......... Full Article: WN.com - Sailing News - Weekend weather forecast: Met … [Read more...]
Andalusia Olympic Week – Closed by weather
Andalusia Olympic Week - Closed by weather: The Andalusia Olympic Week in Cadiz, Spain, was wrapped up Tuesday due to the very poor weather forecast for the rest of the week... Full Article: Sailweb Sailing and Yachting News - Andalusia Olympic … [Read more...]
Weather cancels Conch Republic Cup
Weather cancels Conch Republic Cup: The 10th edition of the Conch Republic Cup has been canceled due to extreme weather condition. The three leg event between Florida and Cuba was to leave Key West on January 27 for Varadero, followed by races from … [Read more...]
Wild Oats XI skipper likes Sydney to Hobart weather forecast
Wild Oats XI skipper likes Sydney to Hobart weather forecast: SYDNEY (AP) — Wild Oats XI skipper Mark Richards was extremely pleased after the weather briefing for the Sydney to Hobart race that he’s won eight times. “You couldn’t … [Read more...]
Poor weather forecast for last year’s Sydney to Hobart winner
Poor weather forecast for last year's Sydney to Hobart winner: The new owner of last year's Sydney to Hobart line honours winner has...... Full Article: WN.com - Sailing News - Poor weather forecast for last year's Sydney to Hobart winner, … [Read more...]
Weather Bust at Laser Masters Worlds
Weather Bust at Laser Masters Worlds: Split, Croatia (September 25, 2017) - The Monday weather forecast for the 2017 Laser Masters World Championships included a storm early in the morning, which passed directly over Split and gave an early wake up … [Read more...]
Rare Weather Event During Chicago-Mac
Rare Weather Event During Chicago-Mac: Competitors in the 109th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac got a gut punch when storm winds swept across Lake Michigan, with only 200 of the 297 starters completing the 289.4 nm course. Meteorologist Mark … [Read more...]
Weather was a factor during Saturday’s Zhik 29er Class World Championships
Weather was a factor during Saturday's Zhik 29er Class World Championships: LONG BEACH >> With wind conditions that consistently shifted during the six-day Zhik 29er Class World Championships, consistency was the key to victory. After three days of … [Read more...]
Optimist Championships – Weather delays racing
Optimist Championships - Weather delays racing: Second day of the final series at the Optimist British and Open Championship suffered from the strong winds... Full Article: Sailweb Sailing and Yachting News - Optimist Championships - Weather … [Read more...]
