Sail World - Powerboat-world: Sail and sailing, cruising, boating news

News Home

Text Only News

U.I.M. P1 Powerboat

Aust Offshore Champs

Class-1 World Champ

Marine Business News

World Cruising

Australian Cruising

BoatsPlus

Sail-World.com : Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week Weather

Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week Weather

2008 Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week Weather Outlook. Courtesy North Sails Australia.

Issued by Kenn Batt at 2000hr 13th August 2008.

Synoptic Overview:

A firm ridge of high pressure is expected to dominate the area for the race series.

Outlook

(Note: winds below are averages, gusts can be up to 40% more. Winds can be very gusty and erratic in showers.)

Friday 15th August: Fine. 5-10knots inshore W land breeze at first tending SW-SE around 10-16 knots during the morning. 5-10knots stronger offshore and in Whitsunday/Molle Channels. Maximum land temperature: 21 degrees.

Saturday 16th August: Fine. 5-10knots inshore W land breeze at first tending SW-SE around 10-16 knots during the morning. 5-10knots stronger offshore and in Whitsunday/Molle Channels. Maximum land temperature: 21 degrees.

Sunday 17th August: Fine. 5-10knots inshore W land breeze at first tending S-SE around 10-16 knots during the morning. 5-10knots stronger offshore and in Whitsunday/Molle Channels. Maximum land temperature: 21 degrees.

Monday 18th August: Fine. 5-10knots inshore W land breeze at first tending S-SE around 10-16 knots during the morning. 5-10knots stronger offshore and in Whitsunday/Molle Channels. Maximum land temperature: 21 degrees.

Tuesday 19th August: Chance of a shower. 5-10knots inshore W land breeze at first tending S-SE around 14-18 knots during the morning. 5-10knots stronger offshore and in Whitsunday/Molle Channels. Maximum land temperature: 20-21 degrees.

Wednesday 20th August: Chance of a shower. 5-10knots inshore W land breeze at first tending S-SE around 12-16 knots during the morning. 5-10knots stronger offshore and in Whitsunday/Molle Channels. Maximum land temperature: 20-21 degrees.

Thursday 21st August: Chance of a shower or two. 5-10knots inshore W land breeze at first tending S-SE around 12-16knots during the morning. 5-10knots stronger offshore and in Whitsunday/Molle Channels. Maximum land temperature: 20-21 degrees.

North Sails

www.northsails.com.au

by Kenn Batt 9:01 PM Wed 13 Aug 2008 GMT

Click here for printer friendly version
Click here to send us feedback or comments about this story.
If you want to send this story to a friend, please use link below
http://www.sail-world.com/BoatingAndBoats/Meridien-Marinas-Airlie-Beach-Race-Week-Weather/47664

Click on thumbnails to enlarge and find more photos:

Click for further information on
North Sails Australia

Related News Stories:

15 Nov 2008	Wirrajurnd wins Sydney 32 Nationals
30 Oct 2008	Were U at Airlie Beach Race Week? Fill in Survey
15 Oct 2008	North Sails New Australian Website
24 Sep 2008	Norths Sails Australia secure top five at Hamilton
04 Sep 2008	North Sails clients stand tall at Hamilton Island
01 Sep 2008	North Sails Hamilton Island loft great success
30 Aug 2008	Final Day Hamilton Isl.Weather from North Sails
29 Aug 2008	North Sails Weather forecast - Audi Hamilton Is RW
28 Aug 2008	North Sails Weather - Day 5 Audi Hamilton Is RW
27 Aug 2008	Weather Hamilton Is RW from North Sails Australia