wind speed

[Brian Hickson]

On Friday evening we were caught in a squall in Boston harbor. Under bare poles we were heeled over 35 degrees when abeam to the wind. Does anyone have a guess as to what wind speed would cause this to a 25D? I would like to know for future reference and comparison.

Thanks, Brian

[Pete]

I was in Friday Harbor, WA pier side in 40-45 knot winds on the beam and was healed about 25 degrees. Chilly and icy New Years for sure.

Pete
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[Neil Gordon]

>>On Friday evening we were caught in a squall in Boston harbor.<<

The line of thunderstorms was fairly well forecasted. What were you doing out there, anyway? Also, I'm curious where in Boston harbor you were, and what the wave conditions were like.


Regards, Neil
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[Chris Reinke]

Brian - The National Weather Service advised that micro bursts and perhaps even tornadic activity accompanied the Friday evening storms which ran up the New England Coast. Although I doubt that a tornado was what you experienced, it may have been a micro burst. The winds in our area were recorded in excess of 60mph with some areas having roof and tree damage to suggest gusts in excess of 80mph. The micro burst is a downward flow of air which travels down the center of the storm cell (opposite of the normal air flow) and increases speed as it descends.

On Friday evening we were caught in a squall in Boston harbor. Under bare poles we were heeled over 35 degrees when abeam to the wind. Does anyone have a guess as to what wind speed would cause this to a 25D? I would like to know for future reference and comparison.

Thanks, Brian

Chris.reinke@transmaerica.com