Have folks found themselves sailing less this summer, due to the relentless heat? I just haven't had the want to go sailing in +90 F. heat. Its not sailing, its
baking
. I've felt guilty about how little I've been out on the lake. -But if its not fun, why do it. Oh well...
Last year, when asked if I was going to race in our summer Sunday series, I said 'not if it's 105 or hotter.' I didn't race.
This year I found myself out there a few times in ~105. To be fair, last summer made this one look and feel downright moderate around here..
I'd kill for 90.
i sail 3 days a week almost every week.
i rig early in the am to avoid the heat
i carry lots of water & ice (and rum)
as long as there is wind... i will sail
In Houston it was not as hot as last year. Last year the temperature indicator on my car showed 105-110F as I turned in the storage yard for July through Aug. This year I don't think I saw above 100.
When it gets that hot, you rig slow, complain, and get out on the water as soon as possible because the temp seems to drop 20 degrees.