One of the realities of living in the San Juan Islands is getting to travel on the Washington State Ferry system. It is woefully under utilized int the winter and busy and crowded in the summer.
But there is a huge silver lining for sailing up here. They report the wind encountered during their crossings.
Here is what today, 11 am on the 26 of Aug, looks like. Hey, why am I inside.
If you haven't stumbled on this feature yet here is the link:
http://www.atmos.washington.edu/maciver ... frame1.htm
Washing State Ferries Silver Lining
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- Master Varnisher
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Wow!
I had no idea that information was available for the San Juans!
Good to know.
The boatyard I work for in Bellingham has a 26' Thunderbird for general consumption so I sailed her out around the southern tip of my home island (Lummi) yesterday.
Kind of blustery and got rained on at one point but still totally worth it.
Had pretty good wind out in the bay.
Not the prettiest boat out there, but she sure is speedy!
I had no idea that information was available for the San Juans!
Good to know.
The boatyard I work for in Bellingham has a 26' Thunderbird for general consumption so I sailed her out around the southern tip of my home island (Lummi) yesterday.
Kind of blustery and got rained on at one point but still totally worth it.
Had pretty good wind out in the bay.
Not the prettiest boat out there, but she sure is speedy!
Zachary
Adams, MA
Adams, MA
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Good information, Bill. Thanks!
I use this one a lot, both for the wind graphs and the satellite pic under "images".
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/latest.php
I use this one a lot, both for the wind graphs and the satellite pic under "images".
http://www.bigwavedave.ca/latest.php