what was the highest wind speed

I did an offshore race a few months ago and we had about 35 knots of wind. Going forward to hook up the kite and set the pole before hoists was extremely hairy. I was thankful that no one demanded a headsail change...

Edited by Mister Nick - 14 Jun 11 at 8:52pm

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Mister Nick Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Aug 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 389	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mister Nick Report Post Quote Reply Topic: what was the highest wind speed Posted: 07 Jun 11 at 4:36pm
	I did an offshore race a few months ago and we had about 35 knots of wind. Going forward to hook up the kite and set the pole before hoists was extremely hairy. I was thankful that no one demanded a headsail change... Edited by Mister Nick - 14 Jun 11 at 8:52pm

Adamk93 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 29 Jul 09 Location: England Online Status: Offline Posts: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote Adamk93 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Jun 11 at 10:02am
	At the most recent Yoof nats in Largs on the wednesday the cranes were recording 55+ knts and us 29ers were right next to them. But no more than 1 mile away the lasers had 12 knts. I never did warm to Largs unfortunately.......

les5269 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 11 Oct 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1530	Post Options Post Reply Quote les5269 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 26 Oct 10 at 10:21am
	Funny how Grafham does that. Had a few hairy moments there. Anyone remember that "Grand Prix"? when it hit force 11. All the 15's were sheltering round the corner, and we were struggling to get upwind in our 4000. Didn't get far and ended up sailing in on our jib only with me on the wire! Then a trip to hospital, one neck brace later and alls well. I can't remember much more because you can't see much strapped to a stretcher in an ambulance , but I've heard there are photos somewhere of the water washing over the dam down the other side.
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tim grasse Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 01 Feb 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 34	Post Options Post Reply Quote tim grasse Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Sep 10 at 7:59pm
	25+knts at blym in a pico and the rig was flexing further falward than the bow in the gusts downwind. There surprisingly fun boats in good wind.

Oli Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 23 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1020	Post Options Post Reply Quote Oli Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Sep 10 at 12:45pm
	50+ mid atlantic, tres rough! wouldnt recommend....
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Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 16 Sep 10 at 6:13pm
	Not sure as I really don't trust ANY anemometers but windy enough that there was nothing but white horses everywhere and constant spray coming off the sea and me thinking, "please lord let me just make it back to shore, this was a stupid stupid idea!"

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 25 Aug 10 at 3:38pm
	Over 40 mph in a Tera. It actually felt a little under powered in the 30mph lulls, and sadly the mast kinda changed shape, bent forwards. Other than that, I bottle out long before it gets too silly.
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JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6661	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Aug 10 at 4:33pm
	30knots, maybe more in a Cherub at Kielder Water - using the kite, but we made a precautionary retirement at the end of the first lap. "F8" at Datchet in a Harrier (according to the club secretary: the rig was so floppy I honestsly didn't realise it was that windy) And the fish were that big...

Neal_g Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 07 Oct 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 323	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neal_g Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Aug 10 at 4:09pm
	dont know wind speeds but fireball inaldns at grafham 2006 was windy and the fireball nats at abersoch 2006 was windy too but sailable highest wind though was probably the dam to dam at kielder in 2007 someone said 40 knot gusts but doubt it was that high
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Jamesd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 377	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamesd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 10 at 12:42pm
	i remember reading Michael blackburn sailed in 50 knots in a laser once. It though "i can do that, no biggy" i ventured out in 42-48 gusting 50+ and i can safely say its not safe! Basically a laser doesnt go upwind in those conditions, nor does it allow you to bear away, infact the only thing you can do is hoon off the beach, snap the rig and pray for the best! I DO NOT ADVISE IT!