[quote=nhanson]Sailing in 20-25 or 25-30 is a requirement here (in Chicago) if you want to sail more. In the fall, when the wind shifts (consistently) to the North, you either sail in the big stuff, or sit. The mid summer can be brutal with weeks of 5-10. The NA F18 championships in Racine were a perfect example a couple years ago. I felt bad for those guys, bobbing about after driving across the country.
Sailing season starts here Labor Day weekend. In spring the water temp can kill you, If we are lucky, the summer will give us some 15 kt days, but then fall comes, oh glorious fall. Big surf, steady wind, warm water, cool air. The issue with north winds tho, is you need 15-20 to get over the surf. Sailing/surfing backwards over your rudders makes very bad noises and ends your day quickly. Get dry suit and a radio.
This spring has been unseasonably warm so the water is already int the 60s. The south storms that have been coming up the Mississippi have provided nice wind, but is flukey. 15 kts with 30 kt gusts, so you are constantly in/out on the wire. It's still fun, but more work.
Hope everyone is having a good season.[/quote]
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