[J22-Fleet 1] ** Update - Cool Icebreaker Regatta **

[George]

Hello Everyone. 

Based on input from a variety of source and given the predicted conditions
for this weekend, I am considering postponing the Dave Cool Ice Breaker
Regatta.  

 

We are potentially facing extreme elements this weekend including temps in
the 40's, near freezing water temperatures, precipitation in the form of
rain or snow, and winds predicted at 20+ mph.  While these sound like true
icebreaker conditions J, I am not convinced it is in the best interest of
the fleet to host the Regatta.  

 

Part of the spirit of the Cool Icebreaker, and one of the great things about
the event, is the participation of our fleet.  There is no doubt that the
predicted conditions this weekend would reduce participation and that is
another important factor in my decision.  I am working with WYC mgmt, race
committee, and members of our fleet in making this decision, as these are
always difficult decisions to make.    

 

I am heading to WYC now and will make my decision @ 4pm today - the start of
Registration.  I will advise the fleet by email list and on WYC RACE Notice
Board of final decision either way.  Contact me if you have comments or
questions and thank you for your cooperation.   

Thank you - George 

 

Current NOAA forecast for Wayzata:

Hazardous weather condition(s):

  
Hazardous
<http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=MPX&llon=-93.872088&rlon=-93.
067088&tlat=45.420417&blat=44.615417&smap=1&mp=1&map.x=100&map.y=146>
Weather Outlook


This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers
after 4pm. High near 43. Breezy, with a north northwest wind between 17 and
21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New
rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher
amounts possible in thunderstorms. 

Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow.
Cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a northwest wind between 18 and
22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New
snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. 

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West northwest wind around 17
mph. 

Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low
around 31. North northwest wind between 7 and 14 mph. 

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
North northwest wind between 6 and 10 mph. 

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a
low around 30.

 

  

burgees

George Hansen

J22 Fleet # 1 Captain/WYC BOD

George at pcspeed.com 

612-940-2702 cell

 

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