This weekends New England 100 is shaping up to be an epic ride. Cash prizes await the victor in each of the Portsmouth classes,as well as a stunning hand carved perpetual trophy for the overall winner and smaller replica's for each class.
<br>A steak dinner awaits the sailors at the stopover in Quonset Point with a Surf instrumental band called Ninth Wave providing the entertainment.
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<br>Some race Stats:
<br>Boats entered:
<br>11 Nacra 6.0's with spinnakers
<br>7 Inter 20's
<br>3 Hobie 18's with spinnakers
<br>1 Hobie 18 SX
<br>1 ARC 22
<br>1 Tornado Sport
<br>3 Hobie 16's
<br>and a Stilleto 27
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<br>Conspicuously absent, are The Hobie Tigers and Foxes, Mystere 6.0's, Tiapan's.
<br>After repeated calls and emails to find a few of each to sail the NE 100, I am left with the inevitable conclusion that they JUST CAN'T STAND THE HEAT.
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<br>Any of you guys care to prove me wrong?
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<br>If any one is still on the fence because of crew or road crew, let me know.
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<br> Eric Anderson
<br>NE 100 RC
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Any local knowledge weather/condition predictions for those of us out-of-towners relying on remote weather forecasts?<br><br>Keith Chapman, Annapolis, Md.
<br>H-18
<br>Northstar 500 (monoslug)
<br>WRCRA - www.wrcra.org

Keith,
<br>So far the weather looks reasonable for both days. The dominating weather patern for Naraganset Bay and New Bedford, MA is the sea breeze. I would expect light notherlies in the morning giving way to a seabreeze near Pt Judith on the first day and a rocking downwind leg to the first days finish. If you get to the West passage before 1 pm expect a rough ride if the seabreeze has kicked in (wind against tide). After 2 pm the tide flips and the chop should lay down alot.
<br>One of the key spots is exiting Fishers Island sound. There are 3 channels out. One near fishers Island sound (Wicopesset passage), One Near watch Hill (Watch Hill Passage) and one in the middle. You will be passing through
<br>at mid tide. The current will be with you and will be 2-5 knots depending on where you are. I usualy go out Wicopesset because the current is stronger longer. If the wind is light it often pays to jibe along the Coast.
<br>When you round Pt Judith, Watch for the surf line. If the swells are big give it a wide berth. Usualy if there are surfers in the water and you are 100 yards past them you are out of the danger zone.
<br>I hope this helps. Feel free to ask spesific questions friday eve or Sat
<br>I will do a quick chart briefing Saterday Morning for those who want it.
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<br>Eric
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<br>Tide Information
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<br>Saturday Aug 18
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<br>New London, CT High Tide 9:07 AM Low Tide 3:35PM
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<br>Newport, RI High Tide 7:41 AM Low Tide 1:10 PM
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<br>Sunday Aug 19
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<br>Newport, RI High Tide 8:33 AM Low Tide 2:07 PM
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<br>New Bedford, MA High Tide 7:48 AM Low Tide 1:17 PM
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Any results to post?<br><br> Kevin Rose
<br>N6.0na #215
<br>kevin@paddleways.com
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