SIs and Upper wind limits
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Topic: SIs and Upper wind limits
Posted By: Stuart O
Subject: SIs and Upper wind limits
Date Posted: 10 Apr 08 at 9:56am
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How many clubs have an upper wind limit above which NO racing will take place? If so do you think it is a good idea? and how is it worded in the SIs? |
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Posted By: Guest
Date Posted: 10 Apr 08 at 9:59am
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Too basic a measure; the conditions as a whole should be taken into consideration; sea state, tide/current, temperature etc etc ... 28 knots. flat water, no tide, 25 deg C no problem 20 knots. Nasty chop wind over tide 5 deg C - possible problems ------------- |
Posted By: alstorer
Date Posted: 10 Apr 08 at 10:21am
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Don't think we've got anything hard and fast in the club SIs, but the B14 International Class rules have an upper wind limit of over 25 sustained, or gusting over 30- I seem to remember the Isos having something similar. |
Posted By: NeilP
Date Posted: 14 Apr 08 at 10:17am
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Most clubs rely on a "duty grownup" to make the decision, bu tthis may well have to change in light of the ever increasing need for risk assesment etc. The FD class has a rule that no race should start in over 25 knots average. I don't care what the "real men" on here say, that's enough breeze for anyone. ------------- No FD? No Comment! |
Posted By: JimC
Date Posted: 14 Apr 08 at 11:35am
| I concur with Rick. Sea state is at least as important as wind speed, probably more. I have gone sailing in a Cherub in 30knots, given inland sailing (so that you can drift ashore sitting on the upturned boat if all else fails), flat water, good water temp, good rescue cover and very capable sailors on board (plus an Open meeting win at stake). I wouldn't consider it at a coastal venue or in the Canoe. |
Posted By: MRJP BUZZ 585
Date Posted: 14 Apr 08 at 12:19pm
Same sort of thing really, i have gone out and raced in 30 knots at an inland venue and it was a struggle but i got round, i then went to the weston grand slam and went out in 30 knots and although my boat did break i doubt i would of been able to sail a course. ------------- Josh Preater http://www.bu22.co.uk">  BUZZING IS FUN
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