Sunday 9/18

[Like To Kite]

Hello!

I'll probably be at Waukegan on Sunday teaching lessons. Maybe see you there!

Here's a link to the location in case you need it:

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=42.365885 ... src=0&z=16

Happy Kiting!

[DP]

Planning on Waukegan tomorrow too. Anyone know if they are still charging?

[xwindsurf]

They don't. It is free since after the LD weekend.
Just came back from there. Not much wind, except at the beginning (9-ish) but 9 or 10 kiters, at least 7 stayed, hoping for some action later on.

[adseguy]

The wind was here @ montrose this morning, but it died in the afternoon just as predicted.

I think tomorrow will be the same. The sun is killing it now that the water is a little colder.

[xwindsurf]

Not to argue about finer points of wind forecasting, adseguy, but:
1. Marine forecast just went up to 15-25 knots in the morning
2. It's supposed to be cloudy so probably not much heat to kill it

Anyway, to me it looks like a pretty good morning session. Hopefully, the rain will hold off...

[adseguy]

No, please argue the finer points. That's what this forum is for

I just saw the upgrade too and I totally forgot about it being cloudy/rainy tomorrow. What a nice day out today. Perfect to fix all my gear for the start of the season.

[WaWaZat]

What does the Sheboygan crew think about tomorrow? A couple of us are thinking 'bout heading up for the 1st time. What are the chances the rain will kill the nice wind forecast? http://www.ikitesurf.com/windandwhere.iws?regionID=142&siteID=922&Isection=Forecast+Graphs

[V]

U want rain on a SE...

SE have higher percentages in the fall on s side of the lake due to cooler land temps, less thermal.

[adseguy]

U want rain on a SE...

SE have higher percentages in the fall on s side of the lake due to cooler land temps, less thermal.

+1 agreed!

[xwindsurf]

Guys,
You speak in clipped phrases, and I am sure I got wrong what you are saying.
What I read is: the S side of the lake is cooler in the fall, therefore, for SE wind (or is it rain?) percentage of correct forecasts is higher. Something's not correct here.
Please explain for the benefit of the common folk

[V]

Boygz already crankin se. Hopefully when the pattern forms we get wind down here as i cant do a +4hr drive today rnd trip

Xwind, south half of lake mich plays tricks. In fall the water is warmer and land is cooler lessening the chance of thermal block on southerly winds but it can still happen. How many se forecasts do you ride? Not many. Not on south half of lake. Its rare and rain is almost always a necessity to keep that pesky sun out of rhe equation.

Chopped phrases due to crappy ipad keyboard

[WaWaZat]

Loadin' up the Woody Wind Wagon! May check on Keegs 1st but prepared to chase it to Sheboyg!!

708.341.0003

[skysurfr]

Im up for a shot at Keegz.

Mike

[WaWaZat]

Im up for a shot at Keegz.

Mike

Crap, Mike's not workin'...better head to Sheboyg for wind!

[skysurfr]

Add 5 hours to get to these GMT times... it's 7:10 am here / 12:10 GMT....

Lookin gat light rain showers ending, a break till about 1, then scattered showers in the VC vicinity....
Down hill from there to light rainshowers, to Thunder Showers.....

KMKE 181152Z 14012KT 10SM FEW025 BKN120 16/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP234 T01610122 10167 20156 50001

KMKE 181125Z 1812/1918 15011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM181500 15011KT P6SM -SHRA BKN080
FM181800 14013KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
FM190000 15011KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT015 BKN020 OVC030
FM190300 18011KT 4SM SHRA BR OVC010
FM190700 19008KT 3SM SHRA BR OVC006
FM191100 28008KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN006
FM191600 30010KT P6SM BKN020

KORD 181151Z 15005KT 10SM SCT075 BKN100 OVC250 13/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP234 T01330083 10156 20128 51007

KORD 181121Z 1812/1918 14008KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC070
TEMPO 1812/1815 -SHRA OVC045
FM181500 14012KT P6SM BKN045 OVC060
FM181800 14013G20KT P6SM VCSH OVC035
FM190200 15013KT 5SM -SHRA BR SCT020 OVC035
FM190700 17012KT 4SM RA VCTS BKN009 OVC012CB
FM191200 22008KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC008
FM191600 29012KT P6SM VCSH SCT009 BKN015

KUGN 181152Z 15009KT 10SM OVC075 16/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP228 T01610117 10172 20156 52002

[qomat]

What is the call guys?Sheboygen?

[WaWaZat]

What is the call guys?Sheboygen?

Light and no kites up at keegs. 23 & clear in sheboygan. Head north with us young man!!

[qomat]

Just passed Kenosha.heading Sheb.

Are you saying more North?:)

[skysurfr]

Pretty dead and wet at Waukegan...


Several headed for Kenosha.


torta time at el famous.

Mike

[V]

Sheboygan was the call today. Glad I didn't head to keegs, never materialized and the TAFs got downgraded I see.

Hopefully Sheboygan can hold. SHe's fighting, but still holding at 20kts+ though I am wondering about the accuracy of the windmeter these days. I hope its on the low side for the boys on the road.