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Forum: Navigation 07-09-2016, 09:06
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Posted By barnakiel
Re: Panama to Bonaire. I know, I know...

One further thought.

Round the point, it looks like shelf conditions. If we were to assume this may parallel the situation with e.g. Agulhas current, the shelf may somewhat limit the current. Just...
Forum: Navigation 07-09-2016, 08:52
Replies: 15
Views: 4,244
Posted By barnakiel
Re: Panama to Bonaire. I know, I know...

The model calculates maximum wind wave at over 8ft for 20 kts of wind. It often blows harder there though.

For the low wind scale end, the model returns max wind wave 3 ft at 10 kts of wind. See...
Forum: Navigation 07-09-2016, 08:34
Replies: 15
Views: 4,244
Posted By barnakiel
Re: Panama to Bonaire. I know, I know...

Expect associated sea state. Longer waves (+ for you) but these waves will move faster too (- for you). This is because they travel over the current running continuously, and fast, W.

I will dig...
Forum: Navigation 07-09-2016, 07:15
Replies: 15
Views: 4,244
Posted By barnakiel
Re: Panama to Bonaire. I know, I know...

Looking at a real life forecast (a forecast may fall pretty far off from what you get in real life) starting Wednesday 13, one could get a nearly 72 hours period of max 15 kts wind.

My earlier...
Forum: Navigation 06-09-2016, 17:32
Replies: 15
Views: 4,244
Posted By barnakiel
Re: Panama to Bonaire. I know, I know...

+1!

Exactly. Do not.

b.
Forum: Navigation 06-09-2016, 17:31
Replies: 15
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Posted By barnakiel
Re: Panama to Bonaire. I know, I know...

20 to 35 kts is normal. 15 kts will be a light day, may last beyond 24 hrs.

Wind waves normally between 8 and 12 ft.

The current is VERY swift. The waves and current will be your worst enemy.
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Forum: Navigation 06-09-2016, 12:47
Replies: 15
Views: 4,244
Posted By barnakiel
Re: Panama to Bonaire. I know, I know...

Yes. This is doable too, you want a big engine and some fuel. Round the corner and towards the ABC (actually, ACB) you are uowind (normally 20 kts or above) and up-current (normally about 2 kts). So...
Forum: Navigation 06-09-2016, 11:46
Replies: 15
Views: 4,244
Posted By barnakiel
Re: Panama to Bonaire. I know, I know...

If you opt to sail non-stop, nearly always the faster track is as you intend: NE first, then tack up in the center, then head for Bonaire.

It is more difficult when the trades are blowing hard.
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