Forecast for an event.....

   Would you go to a traveller event whatever the forecast or do you look first and then make your mind up?

What's the minimum (wind strength) that you would get out of bed for?

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radixon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2407	Post Options Post Reply Quote radixon Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Forecast for an event..... Posted: 10 May 08 at 8:46pm
	Would you go to a traveller event whatever the forecast or do you look first and then make your mind up? What's the minimum (wind strength) that you would get out of bed for?

Splosh Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 May 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 497	Post Options Post Reply Quote Splosh Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 May 08 at 9:19pm
	I'd go whatever the weather may be. A day on the water is a lot better than stuck inside do chores etc. The only time I wouldn't go to the lake would be sub 5mph winds and freezing temps, but apart fro that if its windy I'm windsurfing and light I'm sailing Splosh.
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stuarthop Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Dec 04 Location: Nottingham Online Status: Offline Posts: 1040	Post Options Post Reply Quote stuarthop Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 08 at 10:28am
	depends on the event for me if its a class event i'll go and if its light we normally end up in the pub anyway. If its a non class event i'll normally check the forecast first but thats only because i have to drive 100+ miles to most the big events


ASok Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Sep 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 739	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASok Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 08 at 11:49am
	Its not often I get the pass to go, so not much will stop me once I'm packed and ready. That said, I will have a second glance at the forecast and a thought if its a long tow to the event.

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: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 08 at 3:47pm
	Things is come May to September or October there's always the chance of a sea breeze (unless its Grafham or something), so about the only forecast that really ought to stop you going is 40knots. Yo also have to consider that most forcasts are accurate as regards what weather is coming, its when its coming that is so variable, so I think you should always assume there's a chance that Satursday's weather will be Friday's forceast and Sunday's weather Monday's forecast...

Scooby_simon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 02 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2415	Post Options Post Reply Quote Scooby_simon Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 08 at 5:15pm
	Depends on the event. Championships - holiday has been booked; accoms booked - you go! Certain events I go anyway - ECPR and the Grafham Cat open. If it was a long long drive and the forcast was terrible I might bail out; otherwise I'll go *(I don't get to many opens!!!!)
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Jamie600 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 14 Jun 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamie600 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 08 at 10:45am
	Go anyway, worse case is you have a weekend of seeing your mates, sunbathing, bimbling and drinking. If you're lucky you might even get a sail....
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winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 08 at 8:27pm
	I'm missing the contender nationals even as we speak, not because of the forecast, but because I'm poorly. I have to say though, the forecast was dire and so far they've had three days with no racing and tomorrow is the last day.... I feel vaguely better for knowing I'm not missing much....
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laserboy404 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 14 Mar 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 146	Post Options Post Reply Quote laserboy404 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 May 08 at 8:43pm
	If the management (partner/parents etc.) has given permission, then go! As jamie says; sailing would be great but if the forecast looks bad then its a fun camping trip and an easy weekend
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