[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes list//WIND

[Leland]

Tom,

Some of you know my other sailing buddy Tom.  He took the most popular
weather sites and combined them onto one site; with links taking you
directly into hourly, daily, and weekly breakdowns.  I have it as a favorite
on my work computer but not on my wife's computer here at home.  I'll try to
remember to send it to everyone on Monday.

I think The Weather Channel is far more accurate for wind conditions than
WeatherBug, and also consistently predicts less wind.  I think TWC updates
more frequently which means the other weather conditions are probably more
accurate too.  Wind is far less predictable than other weather, and a 5 mph
difference is significant on our light-wind boats.  Where you and I sail,
land masses cause more wind speed fluctuations than inaccurate forecasts.

I'd be curious on the accuracy of extended forecasts.  I'd guess that
12-hour forecasts are more than 90% accurate, but after three days I wonder
if it drops to less than 50%.  I don't trust meteorologists who tell me
there's a 50% chance of anything.  Give me a 49% or 51%, or just be honest
and tell me you don't know.

Lee



Tom Hogarty wrote:
> 
> Lee,
> What is your most reliable source for weather/wind forecast?
> Tom Hogarty
> 
> 
> 
> Leland wrote:
>> 
>> Caesar,
>> 
>> I have to honor some commitments too.  Number one commitment: if the
>> weather is ideal, other commitments can wait.  Winds are 20-30 mph today
>> with gusts to 40, so I guess I'll be doing yard work all day.  Tomorrow
>> it's 7-8 mph and sunshine.  Right after Palm Sunday services I plan on
>> having another spiritual experience underway.
>> 
>> Lee
>> 1986 Rhodes22  At Ease
>> Kent Island, MD
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Caesarsailor wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Ellner,
>>>  
>>> It may be that all Rhodes sailors are busy getting their boats in ship
>>> shape for the season.
>>>  
>>> I started my motor yesterday, but their is snow falling in my neck of
>>> the woods.  We had a sprinkling this morning.  Sun is in the forcast for
>>> the weekend, and as things unfold, I have to honor some commitments.
>>>  
>>> Are you planning to sail over the weekend?
>>>  
>>> Caesar
>>> 
>>> --- On Fri, 4/3/09, Ellner <ellner at pressenter.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From: Ellner <ellner at pressenter.com>
>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes list
>>> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>>> Date: Friday, April 3, 2009, 6:32 PM
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I haven't seen any Rhodes 22 activity.  Is the list up or is it my new 
>>> computer?
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> Rod
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