Not now, in this case it is a huge LP system in the eastern Pacific. Check windyty.
Sneaking up on a circumnavigation
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jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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I’m down here at the mouth of the Columbia River.
The forecast is reporting:
Gale Watch issued August 14 at 2:33PM PDT until August 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
In effect from Friday, August 15 at 1:00 PM until Saturday, August 16 at 5:00 AM
Description
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 8 ft at 8
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 6 to 9 ft at 9 seconds and
southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 1 PM PDT Friday. Gale
Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. The
best chance for gales is between 1 PM and 5 PM.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Sent
Thursday, August 14 at 2:33 PM
Canadian BC North Coastal forecast is calling for gale conditions.
West Coast Vancouver Island North
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 August 2025
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots becoming southeast 20 to 30 late this evening then becoming southeast 25 to 35 Friday morning. Wind diminishing to southwest 15 to 25 Friday afternoon then becoming southwest 20 to 30 Friday evening.
Periods of rain.
Waves
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 August 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 Friday afternoon.
The forecast is reporting:
Gale Watch issued August 14 at 2:33PM PDT until August 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
In effect from Friday, August 15 at 1:00 PM until Saturday, August 16 at 5:00 AM
Description
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 8 ft at 8
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, seas 6 to 9 ft at 9 seconds and
southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon
OR out 10 NM.
* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM to 1 PM PDT Friday. Gale
Watch, from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. The
best chance for gales is between 1 PM and 5 PM.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Sent
Thursday, August 14 at 2:33 PM
Canadian BC North Coastal forecast is calling for gale conditions.
West Coast Vancouver Island North
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 August 2025
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots becoming southeast 20 to 30 late this evening then becoming southeast 25 to 35 Friday morning. Wind diminishing to southwest 15 to 25 Friday afternoon then becoming southwest 20 to 30 Friday evening.
Periods of rain.
Waves
Issued 04:00 PM PDT 14 August 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 Friday afternoon.
I motored from Rugged Point to Queen Cove in Esperanza Inlet today. With 5 knots of wind the iron genny was pressed into service.
The swell kicked up by the big offshore low was impressive. I was looking 6' up at the wave crests while standing in the cockpit. I'm 2' above the water and 6'4. About halfway there I was questioning my judgement.
The west coast of Vancouver Island is no place for the foolhardy.
The swell kicked up by the big offshore low was impressive. I was looking 6' up at the wave crests while standing in the cockpit. I'm 2' above the water and 6'4. About halfway there I was questioning my judgement.
The west coast of Vancouver Island is no place for the foolhardy.
I'm in Friendly Cove this evening. A stretch of the legs is scheduled for tomorrow morning. Or as soon as the rain backs off a bit. I stayed warm today but I was soaked through. Wet wet wet.
Better weather and NW winds are supposed to return on Wednesday. We are in Ahousat and are looking to sail for Barkley Sound Wednesday. You are catching up but there is lots to see between us.
I'm sure hoping for a dry spell.
I'm shooting for Ucluelet by the weekend and hope to spend 4-5 days in Barkley Sound. I have a date with the Travel Lift in Port Townsend on September 2. I could have planned better, sure. This should be a whole summer project, like June to September. Even then I'd miss stuff.
The last time Bev and I did this trip we left home April 30 and returned Oct.14 and still missed stuff.
The visit to Hot Springs Cove was excellent. I got up early and spent an hour in peaceful solitude. First though, was the mosquito feeding station.
Then the hot springs. Now bear in mind that my home is in Idaho, which has an amazing selection of hot springs. These are right up at the top of the list.
Then the hot springs. Now bear in mind that my home is in Idaho, which has an amazing selection of hot springs. These are right up at the top of the list.
You came straight down on the outside of Flores? Missed all the good stuff on the inside passage.
Yeah, I know. I chose to take the day of glorious sailing, which have been a bit sparse. Plus, I'm hauling out in Port Townsend September 2, so I'm taking that into consideration. I'll spend 4-5 days in Barkley Sound as consolation. I won't suffer.
jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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It’s hard not to go back once you’ve been there. Look how many times I’ve done it.