Hi all – Warmer temperatures than expected, honeycomb/snow ice and no wind. I just don’t think we are going to have safe conditions for a regatta this weekend. I’m putting Centrals back on postponement. Thanks for your patience. I will report back when there is something to report.
Thanks!
Pete Johanson US5633 Central Region Commodore
Higgins Lake in Northern Michigan was sailed by ranked sailors this past Sunday and Monday. They found a large area of solid ice with about ¼ inch of snow on top. Ice is is about 4.5-5 inches of snow ice on top of hard black ice. Favorable forecast for the week, we think it should hold up. I am tenatively calling Centrals on for this weekend 2/3-2/4. Final call Thursday evening. Stand by for details/information.
Location: Higgins Lake Michigan, launch is West Higgins lake boat Launch.
Peter Johanson Central Region Commodore US5633
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We do not have a safe venue yet. Higgins Lake in Michigan was reported to be nice, but warm weather and rain in the future means we can’t make a safe call for the weekend. The Centrals remain under postponement for this weekend.
Thanks for your patience,
Pete Johanson US 5633 Central Region Commodore
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