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Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 13-07-2013, 05:43
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Posted By Anduril
Re: Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

To complete and my summarize my virtual cruise: between April 20 and June 1st there were only two weather windows that I choose for a Norfolk departure.

1) May 15 departure for MOW - heading...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 28-05-2013, 18:40
Replies: 25
Views: 6,829
Posted By Anduril
Re: Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

over the next 5 days the forecast for Balto canyon to Hatt canyon is S SW 10-20 which would make a good launch for a close reach across the gs and then as the winds go to the S-SE tacking south to...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 22-05-2013, 19:11
Replies: 25
Views: 6,829
Posted By Anduril
Re: Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

Thanks for the comment Cheoah, for my virtual departure last wed. the forecast and conditions stayed pretty much the same Wed, Thu. Thursday during the day the wind a Oregon inlet came down to...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 21-05-2013, 19:45
Replies: 25
Views: 6,829
Posted By Anduril
Re: Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

By my DR plot, we've arrived at MOWC. The last two days have been very nice close reach with a 10-15 SSE wind. 7 days from Little Creek Virginia. Except for a bit of a rough go the first night,...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 16-05-2013, 19:24
Replies: 25
Views: 6,829
Posted By Anduril
Re: Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

well, as far as I can tell it is the actual conditions in the gulf stream off Cape Hatteras. Nearest Buoy reports, offshore forecast and model data. I have both a storm trysail as well as a...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 16-05-2013, 18:08
Replies: 25
Views: 6,829
Posted By Anduril
Re: Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

SW 20-30 knots in the gulf stream off Cape Hatteras last night. Fairly clear with apparently no thunderstorms. waves 5-8 feet. close reach heading off to the SE. double reefed for sure. Has...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 14-05-2013, 18:24
Replies: 25
Views: 6,829
Posted By Anduril
Re: Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

Departing tomorrow looks like it would be favorable for a run down to the Abacos. Staying below the low pressure that is suppose to develop off NJ. Riding SW winds down the va coast to Cape...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 09-05-2013, 19:20
Replies: 25
Views: 6,829
Posted By Anduril
Re: Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

There was an opportunity, departing yesterday a dawn from Little Creek VA, S SW winds most of time and a little weather, making 5 knots on average, we might be able to outrun the expected cold front...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 06-05-2013, 18:52
Replies: 25
Views: 6,829
Posted By Anduril
Re: Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

My definition is a bit of both, I want favorable winds and waves for good sailing with minimal motoring. I can handle 20-30 knots but would prefer it to be on a reach or behind me, and not blowing...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 06-05-2013, 17:43
Replies: 25
Views: 6,829
Posted By Anduril
Re: Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

SW winds continues to be in the forecast for Wed-Friday. The models shown on Passage Weather and SeaWeather.net keep S SW winds in the area into next week. It looks like it would be favorable for...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 03-05-2013, 17:03
Replies: 25
Views: 6,829
Posted By Anduril
Re: Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

another few days of strong NE winds. and 10 maybe 15 ft waves crashing into the Gulf steam. St Augustine is getting hammered with a intensifying low 30-40 east winds and 15 + ft waves only 40 miles...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 28-04-2013, 15:01
Replies: 25
Views: 6,829
Posted By Anduril
Re: Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

thanks for the tip. It would be nice if they upgraded to Jimmy Cornell's new pilot charts. I understand they are significantly different, and I am considering the purchase.

Just completed Lee...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 26-04-2013, 17:50
Replies: 25
Views: 6,829
Posted By Anduril
Re: Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

Obviously weather year to year is different but weather patterns tend to repeat, and considering the forecast and actual conditions and seeing how things pan out builds experience. Making the jump...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 25-04-2013, 19:11
Replies: 25
Views: 6,829
Posted By Anduril
Picking a Weather Window Norfolk-Bahamas

I am planning a trip from Norfolk to Bahamas and back in May-July 2014 in our sailboat ANDURIL, a 1983 Beneteau First 35 with only myself and my wife on board. I am, however, practicing my weather...
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