Mothership 6 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 "Northwest 20 knots rising to 25 knots gusting 35 knots this morning, to 35 knots gusting 45 knots possibly gusting 70 knots in squalls this afternoon, then to westerly 40 knots gusting 55 knots this evening. " 35 is perfect for us Link to post Share on other sites
wal 27 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Oh goody, just in time for me to put my main back on the boom....... Link to post Share on other sites
Mothership 6 Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Sailmakers like the brave/idiotic that go out in conditions like these - more work! Which main? Link to post Share on other sites
Halcyondaz 0 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Ha - they'll cancel. But not before everyone gets down there and by then well you may as well stay for a drink Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I've read that book and seen the movie a few times....I think I can cancel myself and go seek shelter and have a long lunch with friends Link to post Share on other sites
Clive 13 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 "Saturday: Westerly to 35 knots gusting 50 knots, easing to northwest 25 knots gusting 40 knots in the morning. Very rough sea becoming rough in the morning. Poor visibility in squally showers easing in the morning." Hmmm... it get better! Link to post Share on other sites
Mothership 6 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 Cancelled. Will have to have a quiet drink instead. Just one mind you. Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 511 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I've just had a big window blow out, frame and all across the garage and onto the ground Link to post Share on other sites
Clive 13 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I've just had a big window blow out, frame and all across the garage and onto the ground Jeez! Well it looks like Matty and I will now be able to help you put it back in! Link to post Share on other sites
wal 27 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Lunch - tick main back on - crew did it - 2 ticks! unpack new big tv, switch on, watch tv all day n night till eyes go wreckedangular - work in progress Mummy - top batten had worn its way thru the webbing again. Might even put an end on the batten this time......... evenchewally....... Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 I've just had a big window blow out, frame and all across the garage and onto the ground sh*t - that just should not happen - its windy but well under what your windows should be capable of withstanding. Link to post Share on other sites
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