Friday Westerly

[drummermom]

Where are you going to ride AJ ?

[8mdude]

Where are you going to ride AJ ?

Probably Ambleside. Closest to me.

[max.spock]

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-new ... outh-coast

[gabrielb]

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over 35 knots is 1.7mHB. I have not seen 1.7mHB in years;

but the forecast says 'breezy' ...

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wax board & go nuts in solo session.

[Mike]

Still looking good! Maybe Acadia, but also looks big enough that maybe White Rock.

White rock will certainly go off...

Thanks for reminding me that White Rock is a good option if Acadia becomes uncivilized

I recall a session several years ago at White Rock when there was a S wind followed by a rapid and hard hitting shift to West. There were water spouts and it was freaking epic! I also recall some debate if Acadia or White Rock was better.

YVR presently forecasting 25-35 knots WNW. YXX (Abbotsford) forecasting 15-25 then 20-30 SW. Envir Can for Vancouver calls 50g80 km/hr.

My hunch is at Acadia I'll be out of my league on 7M kite and lit on 3.7 sail (at 80km/hr it's survival sailing). White Rock likely a bit less.

So leaning to White Rock but uncommitted

[Brian C]

I can be at Acadia by 1030 or 11am. Hoping the forecast is overestimated a bit (like it usually is) and we get 4.0 windsurfing conditions at Acadia. If so, I’ll stay there as long as others show up too.
If it’s crazy nukin at Acadia I may just move to Locarno instead.

[tweegster]

A South east followed by westerly is what we call a SW, and is rare to last, but can be very good in WR.

This looks to me to be very strong, classic clearing NW. I live in WR but will not sail there tomorrow. To be clear, high chance for strong gusts offshore, unsailable within 1/2 k of shore and frankly dangerous.

If you ride WR bring your passport.

[Faceplant]

Anyone heading to the Ferry terminal tomorrow?

[ShonanDB]

A South east followed by westerly is what we call a SW, and is rare to last, but can be very good in WR.

This looks to me to be very strong, classic clearing NW. I live in WR but will not sail there tomorrow. To be clear, high chance for strong gusts offshore, unsailable within 1/2 k of shore and frankly dangerous.

If you ride WR bring your passport.

WR will be side on shore with a NW (Starboard Tack on the way out) or directly onshore if W tomorrow and gusty out past the glorious chest high breaking waves . If you venture out really far - down towards the border marker and run into problems/breakdown, you will end up washing up on the beach on the US side. If you do, stay in the water and walk back towards the Canadian side. They will usually only hassle you if you walk up on the beach and try to walk back.
If the forecast is correct, it will be windy everywhere so expect strong gusts and stay safe wherever you launch from. There may be a small storm surge at high tide (4:30PMish) so keep an eye on your exit point as you may find floating logs and some unexpected shore pound that is not normally present. Should be a fun day!

[Alton]

... I live in WR but will not sail there tomorrow. To be clear, high chance for strong gusts offshore, unsailable within 1/2 k of shore and frankly dangerous ...

Thanks for the warning. I'll stick to Acadia and hope it's civilized