This weekends New England 100 is shaping up to be an epic ride. Cash prizes await the victor in each of the Portsmouth classes,as well as a stunning hand carved perpetual trophy for the overall winner and smaller replica's for each class.
A steak dinner awaits the sailors at the stopover in Quonset Point with a Surf instrumental band called Ninth Wave providing the entertainment.
Some race Stats:
Boats entered:
11 Nacra 6.0's with spinnakers
7 Inter 20's
3 Hobie 18's with spinnakers
1 Hobie 18 SX
1 ARC 22
1 Tornado Sport
3 Hobie 16's
and a Stilleto 27
Conspicuously absent, are The Hobie Tigers and Foxes, Mystere 6.0's, Tiapan's.
After repeated calls and emails to find a few of each to sail the NE 100, I am left with the inevitable conclusion that they JUST CAN'T STAND THE HEAT.
Any of you guys care to prove me wrong?
If any one is still on the fence because of crew or road crew, let me know.
Eric Anderson
NE 100 RC
Any local knowledge weather/condition predictions for those of us out-of-towners relying on remote weather forecasts?
Keith Chapman, Annapolis, Md.
H-18
Northstar 500 (monoslug)
WRCRA - www.wrcra.org
Keith,
So far the weather looks reasonable for both days. The dominating weather patern for Naraganset Bay and New Bedford, MA is the sea breeze. I would expect light notherlies in the morning giving way to a seabreeze near Pt Judith on the first day and a rocking downwind leg to the first days finish. If you get to the West passage before 1 pm expect a rough ride if the seabreeze has kicked in (wind against tide). After 2 pm the tide flips and the chop should lay down alot.
One of the key spots is exiting Fishers Island sound. There are 3 channels out. One near fishers Island sound (Wicopesset passage), One Near watch Hill (Watch Hill Passage) and one in the middle. You will be passing through
at mid tide. The current will be with you and will be 2-5 knots depending on where you are. I usualy go out Wicopesset because the current is stronger longer. If the wind is light it often pays to jibe along the Coast.
When you round Pt Judith, Watch for the surf line. If the swells are big give it a wide berth. Usualy if there are surfers in the water and you are 100 yards past them you are out of the danger zone.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask spesific questions friday eve or Sat
I will do a quick chart briefing Saterday Morning for those who want it.
Eric
Tide Information
Saturday Aug 18
New London, CT High Tide 9:07 AM Low Tide 3:35PM
Newport, RI High Tide 7:41 AM Low Tide 1:10 PM
Sunday Aug 19
Newport, RI High Tide 8:33 AM Low Tide 2:07 PM
New Bedford, MA High Tide 7:48 AM Low Tide 1:17 PM
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Kevin Rose