The 'Fat Lady'... well she can stand-by too!!!
Fri, 17 Apr 09 12:44
Crazy, highly charged days here at the VESTAS SAILROCKET base in Walvis Bay. The forecast continue to move around and we only have four days left before it's all over.
A large swell is making its way up the African Coast and wrapping around pelican Point before marching right up to the Yacht Club. Surf is breaking on the launch ramp and across the Lagoon entrance all the way to Speed-spot. It makes the whole launching and sailing thing pretty diabolical. However, the wind is blowing right now so we will do whatever it takes to get out there and have one last bash. All risks are now worth it.
The speed course itself is pretty clear of any bad waves... it jusy gets a long,low amplitude swell surge. So if we can get over there we should be alright. Wind is predicted for Sunday but we can't afford to put all our eggs in a forecasted basket anymore.
In a way I feel OK. As long as we are doing all we can then I am happy. I just want to give this wonderful craft and team one more shot at the title.
It always seems to come down to the last few days.
update... Nick just radioed in from the timing hut saying that the wind is currently 17-23 knots and from the right direction. The tide is low so he will make some depth checks across the lagoon. If it's even nearly ok then we will head out. Typically a day like this would hit 30 knots... but these aren't typical days.
Cheers, Paul.
My Opinion
Submitted by Fandi on Fri, 07/31/2009 - 12:00.Good luck
Submitted by jaysacco on Fri, 04/17/2009 - 16:56.