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Weather @ FLIBS this week

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by CaboFly, Oct 23, 2023.

  1. CaboFly, Oct 23, 2023
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    Do you think the high winds will impact the show very much. Currently have flights and hotel for my wife and I to go for a couple days early in the show.
  2. YachtForums, Oct 23, 2023
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    Wind is your friend at FLIBS. Most of the boats tower above the docks giving attendees a relatively calm experience. It can get hot and stagnate because you’re surrounded by tall objects that block the wind, plus concrete docks that radiate heat.
  3. CaboFly, Oct 24, 2023
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    True. Should be good for sea trials as well.
  4. YachtForums, Oct 24, 2023
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    I doubt any offshore seatrials will be conducted this week with winds out of the NE at 25-30 mph. Seas are expected to be 6-8 feet; better conditions to seatrial a surfboard. ;)
  5. Capt Ralph, Oct 24, 2023
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    It would separate the real boats from the fluff.
    chesapeake46 and f3504x4ps like this.
  6. jsschieff, Oct 24, 2023
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    Thursday looks like low 80's, sunny, nice cooling breeze, perfect show day.
  7. MBY, Oct 26, 2023
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    We're running sea trials to interested parties. Should be fun today with 6-8's every 7 seconds with 20+ knots of wind on it.
  8. Capt Ralph, Oct 26, 2023
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    Ya See,, Outstanding Attitude.
    No Fluff Here..
  9. MBY, Oct 27, 2023
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    It was definitely a fun sea trial and showed the capabilities of our boat. There were a few companies running sea trials but a few wouldn't venture outside the breakwater.