Good morning sailors!
Thank you for participating in my experiment yesterday. I was curious how many people would actually go to the blog to read the forecast. =)
Looks like we have another good westerly day on tap for Gorge watersports. We're starting the day with an oh-eight gradient... perfect for practicing those light wind windsurfing moves and kiteboarding twirly tricks. Wind will pick up late, and with flow switching to a more westerly (than storm-driven southerly) direction, the wind should be less gusty. It's common when we're expecting a late push for gradients to develop without wind. I'm going to suggest you get on the water early and get what you can, but be prepared for a late blast. If it happens, and I am not betting on it, we'll see 30ish at Doug's. If not, we'll see 17-21 for most of the day with a late build into the low twenties. I suggest a nice mountain bike ride (the trails are in great shape) during the day. Have your wind reporting device handy starting around 3:30. Be prepared for thunderstorms to complicate the picture as well.
Tomorrow looks like an easier call. Winds start the day in the 18-22 range in the Corridor and build to 23-27 by midday, when the midday lull takes over. Afternoon sees a mid-to-far east climb to 25-29. Apparently the swell at the Wall is good again, despite the blasting current. I think I will stick with the Hatchery. Check this out: http://www.photovlado.com/blog. You'll know which photos I'm telling you to check out.
Monday continues the westerly trend as the pesky upper level low finally shifts to the east, leaving high pressure to dominate the coast.
We have an anonymous guest forecaster today. She works for NOAA and wants you to know that, " The extended really look good with us getting back into a more classic good springtime sailing pattern by mid to late next week."
Cross your fingers for this afternoon. The potential is there.
Have a great day!
Print | posted @ Saturday, May 31, 2008 7:32 AM