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Date | 27/10/08 | |
Distance | 7 miles (83) | |
Wind Dir | SE | |
Wind Speed | 12 - 32 mph | |
Gust speed | 43 mph | |
Temp | Cold! | |
Helm | Dad | |
Crew | Rick Ed | |
Wind 12 mph, then sudden
blast as sun went down - Poole YC recorded 43mph gust + 32 mph wind max.
Boat planed with wind astern - didnt dare steer off. Eds bilge pump kept up with leaks. Front sail broke some more - sail loft work needed. Ed in tears - too cold. End of season for us. |