Big Seas Around Lord Howe Island.

[44'cruisingcat]

Quite scary in the lagoon!

[Budawang]

We're heading there in March. Hope it's calmed down by then! Looks like a great place though.

[arsenelupiga]

Originally Posted by 44'cruisingcat

Quite scary in the lagoon!

Really beautiful !

and I thought until now you sail only behind islands in less than 0.4 m of swell and post videos of fast sailing on CF.

[Jim Cate]

Worst sea conditions that we've ever encountered were about 50 miles north of LH. Can be a rough area! (And that is why we've never actually gone to that lovely island. Shallow lagoon anchorage which precludes much protection for deeper draft boats and high costs for mooring have caused us to sail on by each time in the area).

Jim

[Boatguy30]

So it’s moorings only, no Anchorage?

[Budawang]

Hi Jim, our strategy will be to wait for a good weather window and avoid the sea mounts. We have a cat so hoping the lagoon won't be too uncomfortable. Neap tides should help. Prevailing winds are from the east in March which should also help as lagoon is west facing but will make getting out there from Port Stephens challenging. Looks like an amazing place. Did you experience a lot of current?

[boden36]

We tried for Lord Howe twice but both times gave up because of the weather. Flew there in the old Sandringham flying boat on the second last trip which was a memorable experience.

Regards,
Richard.

[Budawang]

I'm beginning to get a bit nervous we won't make it out there. Perhaps leaving from Port Macquarie or Coffs, waiting for light winds and then motoring due east for two days might be the best strategy? Should be easier getting back.

[ausaviator]

You wanna try flying in there too!

[StuM]

Batten down the hatches, looks like those seas are going to get a lot bigger over the next few days as the winds shift southerly when that depression to the NE moves south (according to Windyty.)

[Firstbait]

Hope that's high of the high tide for you.

[JPA Cate]

Budawang, you could consider going via New Caledonia, it is lovely, who would disparage French wine and cheese, lots of excuses to go, and not a bad trip to LH from NC.

Ann

[Matt Johnson]

Originally Posted by 44'cruisingcat

Quite scary in the lagoon!

Hey! That aluminum boat is our sistership Mawean. He just finished the Northwest Passage over Canada, then Russia, Japan and now down in Australia.... crazy French!

Matt

Here is a another photo he posted:

[belizesailor]

Wow, hope those stay on the windward side of the reef!

I assume exiting the lagoon is not possible now?

[arsenelupiga]

Originally Posted by Jim Cate

Worst sea conditions that we've ever encountered were about 50 miles north of LH. Can be a rough area! (And that is why we've never actually gone to that lovely island. Shallow lagoon anchorage which precludes much protection for deeper draft boats and high costs for mooring have caused us to sail on by each time in the area).

Jim

Could you describe these 'worst seas' ?

LHI is on my list also