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A weak low pressure disturbance is expected to develop west of the islands and may shift the winds to an easterly or south-easterly direction. This is caused by some locally strong upper level winds not associated with the main jet-stream and should dissipate quickly. Worryingly this is a similar pattern to the one seen in the spring that killed the trades for an extended period of time. The good news is that the overall trade flow remains strong and the air should be dry and stable on Sunday. Given this I have to be optimistic and say there is a good chance of some decent trades in the 20-25 knot range assuming the flow does not become too easterly.
The tide looks favorable with a low at 11:04 in the morning slowly rising to an afternoon high just over 2 feet at 5:24pm. Most rocks will be covered by a good fin length's worth of water by the time the course opens. A small 2 foot NW swell is showing up on the models which would be ideal if it shows up.
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We will meet at Sprecks on Sunday no matter what the forecast. Please assume racing will begin at 12 noon. If the conditions prove unsuitable this Speed Meeting will be postponed 2 weeks to August 9th.
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