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beallmd
Joined: 10 May 1998 Posts: 1154
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:10 am Post subject: So, what's the latest you've ever sailed? |
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When I first moved to Reno I was discussing windsurfing season with a local sailor, who said, some of us sail all winter! I was intrigued so I went to see what the sailing might be like that winter. What I found was that you'd need ice skates instead, or the windsurfing version thereof; free skates (a skateboard with ice skates and a sail attached-a land sailor for ice.) Since then I have learned that little Washoe lake is used as a hockey rink sometimes. A funny visual is when one of the local sailors was freeskating when the thin ice gives way and he ends up standing in knee-deep water with his freeskate.
Another story I would relate is LAST OCTOBER, when my bud and I sailed a perfectly good day at Third. It was not particulaly cold, wind was a filled in 20ish, nice swells, on a weekend day and NOT A SOUL IN SIGHT other than us. We kept asking where is everyone?
So I know that some sail the bay all winter or Half Moon Bay harbor, but that the crowds are sparce at best. I looked at my diary that I keep (and recommend everyone keep-it's very interesting to see what actually happened) and found that other than Maui trips or Mexico, the latest I've sailed in the last 16 years or so is around October 15. Half of the time those were trips to the bay; at Third or Rio usually. When I lived in Redding and sailed Black Butte-a little warmer-it was October 24. I can remember sailing quite a few times at Rio with just a couple of other (usually an older crowd I might add) as my last day and then driving through the unique place that is the Sacramento River Delta and thinking good bye and thanks for another great year!
Note; I did sail October 31 with two other sailors this year, it was pretty good, well worth it, but it has been an unusually warm and unfortunately not windy fall. |
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cgoudie1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 2599 Location: Killer Sturgeon Cove
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:31 am Post subject: |
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I don't recall sailing in January or February, but it's hard to
remember after ~30 years of sailing. If you qualify the end of
the season as December, then I've sailed right through the last
potential month, but it's kind of a weird question, because it's
warm in a lot of places year round, or when 1 hemisphere is
cold the other is warm.
-Craig |
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:32 am Post subject: |
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In NM, year 'round ... often barefooted right through the winter not even counting Morgan. As long as fresh water remains liquid, anyone willing to wear booties and gloves can sail all winter most days. (I don't understand why people with ski slopes nearby bother, but some do.) I didn't need gloves until mid-Jan, 2000 in the Gorge -- NOT the norm. And look at the $#!+ the Psychrophilic Puffin sails in. |
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beallmd
Joined: 10 May 1998 Posts: 1154
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:36 am Post subject: |
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Craig; we are on the southwest forum and mostly that means SF bay and LA. (As well as Mexico and Maui-but those are a given.) |
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Bayside
Joined: 27 Sep 2002 Posts: 44
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:42 am Post subject: |
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I seem to remember a decent Xmas day at 3rd - maybe three years ago. It is unusual not to have at least one good storm day at HMB during Dec and Jan. |
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cgoudie1
Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 2599 Location: Killer Sturgeon Cove
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:43 am Post subject: |
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Oh, so you're asking, "when is the latest you've ever sailed in
California,?". I haven't sailed anywhere in California
in about 20 years, but when I did, the latest was probably August ;*)
Unless, Lake Mohave counts as "The Southwest", then it's still December.
-Craig
beallmd wrote: | Craig; we are on the southwest forum and mostly that means SF bay and LA. (As well as Mexico and Maui-but those are a given.) |
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isobars
Joined: 12 Dec 1999 Posts: 20935
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 11:08 am Post subject: |
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beallmd wrote: | Craig; we are on the southwest forum and mostly that means SF bay and LA. |
Tell that to the sailors in AZ, NM, UT, NV, the rest of CA, even arguably TX. Besides, if the Phrozen Puffin can sail in midwinter NY, what's stopping anyone in CA? Heck, you don't even need booties in the Bay ... EVER ... given its wintertime low water temps of 46 degrees. |
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carl
Joined: 25 Feb 1997 Posts: 2674 Location: SF bay area
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 11:16 am Post subject: |
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I've sailed every month at most of the SFbay sites. There can be NW clearing wind or SE storm direction any month Nov thru March. The water never gets solid here . Just wear a warm wetsuit!!
I have sails 4.0 to 9.5, and a van to carry it all, so anything goes.
The water temp can actually be cooler in spring when upwelling from strong NW wind occurs. Winter ocean temps are usually in low 50s, not 46 as Iso said. Air temps are usually low to mid 50s for storm sailing. When it's 40s, it's usually too cold for me. Booties and hood are sure nice to have.
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capetonian
Joined: 11 Aug 2006 Posts: 1197 Location: Florida
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 11:49 am Post subject: |
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There's a solid contingent of us that sail year round in Socal. Winter is spotty wind wise. Clearing winds are best, but can get cold enough to warrant a 5 mil suit and a hood. |
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victor
Joined: 03 Aug 1998 Posts: 581
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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i've never sailed in december in the bay area. anything in oct. thru feb. was a day or two of cold and gusty conditions and maybe even rain. hail once at hmb. |
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