Update: Although Team RAF has not called in since early afternoon of Monday, the WaterTribe EC'07 results page indicates that they reached CP3 (Flamingo) at about 1:30 pm on Tuesday (Day4).
Wednesday (Day5), if still at CP3, Team RAF would be looking into the teeth of a strong Easterly head wind when looking across Florida Bay toward Key Largo and the finish line. Paddling 35 miles into a 15-20 knot Easterly head wind while navigating Twisty Mile would be very hard. Will they wait for the (predicted) NE winds of Thursday to attempt the crossing ? Or, have they already left Flamingo?
Early Wednesday morning I will be flying to Tampa, traveling to Ft. DeSoto, and driving 6 hours to Key Largo. My opportunities for report will be very limited until I arrive in Key Largo Wednesday evening.
Marine Weather Forecast for Florida Bay
as of 10:30 PM Tuesday March 6, 2007
small craft should exercise caution
Tuesday Night
Northeast to east winds 15 to 20 knots...decreasing to near 15 knots.
Bay waters choppy...becoming a moderate chop.
Wednesday
Northeast to east winds near 15 knots...decreasing to 10 to 15 knots.
Bay waters a light to moderate chop.
Wednesday Night through Friday
Mainly northeast winds 10 to 15 knots.
Bay waters a light to moderate chop.
Saturday and Sunday
Mainly northeast winds 10 to 15 knots.
Bay waters a light to moderate chop. Isolated showers.
[DancesWithSandyBottom reporting]
