Weather

[Curmudgeon]

How many racers will actually go out tomorrow in this cold?

[MaryM]

How many can actually get out our thier slip in the predited low water?   

[MaryM]

I need a spell checker.

[ChrisK]

That's pretty darn low
Galveston Bay Webcam

[RumSponge]

I'd be up for going, but water level is probably gonna scratch out Kenai.

[Charles]

I'm gonna be out there either on Millenium or Half Fast!  Brrrrr.

[AndyH]

I am new to the Icicle series [didn't expect to have real Icicles in the series  ].  Is there any chance the decision to cancel could come earlier than 11:15?  I am not sure if I can get out the Watergate channel [draft = 5''6"] and I would hate to get stuck for no purpose.

Is there a phone number to call, in case I miss the Channel 68 broadcast?  In the absence of other word, we are going to try and get out.

Thanks for any suggestions.  --- AndyH    s/v Yippee HiHo

[Sailchick]

You are all crazy.  I will be at the clubhouse turning up the heat and starting a fire in the cigarette pit on the porch.

[AndyH]

With the predicted continued NNW wind and crew coming from afar, Yippee HiHo is going to stay in her slip tomorrow, to avoid running aground and being cold.  Hate to miss it.  Looking forward to the 60% chances of rain the following weekend!!!

[Big John]

I am new to the Icicle series [didn't expect to have real Icicles in the series  ].  Is there any chance the decision to cancel could come earlier than 11:15?  I am not sure if I can get out the Watergate channel [draft = 5''6"] and I would hate to get stuck for no purpose.

Is there a phone number to call, in case I miss the Channel 68 broadcast?  In the absence of other word, we are going to try and get out.

Thanks for any suggestions.  --- AndyH    s/v Yippee HiHo

Andy H 
Be aware, They don't cancel because of cold or low water.  Just fewer boats show up.  My draft is 7' 3" and I might be out(from LYC) based on the morning water report.
J

[gwittich]

John, I assume you are familiar with the shoals out of LYC before you get to the Clear Creek channel.
I am concerned that Ike may rear his ugly head once more with submerged objects in the bay. A few weeks ago I hit something pretty hard south of marker 5.
If I were not stuck in my slip at LYC, I might still consider saving my keel (6 ft) for another race.
GW

[Big John]

I guess I wasn't clear.  My decision, not to go, was put off till this morning. The water is down about half a foot from where I would even try it, and still dropping. (Along with the cold temperature).  Freezing and sailing are mutually incompatible, but there will be people out.  Of course, the icebergs in the bay may impede progress.  btw, the submerged objects are going to get you whatever the water level.  Remember, the alleged bay is only about 10 feet deep at best. 
J

[Eric713]

Lil Bit A Sol will stay at Portofino.  Nineteen degrees in NW Houston at 8am.  No Icicle today for my cicle has too much ice.  18k winds in Galveston and 3k at Kemah.  Good luck to all who may brave the cold and lo water.  Clear Lake lo tide is 11:30am. 

[ChrisK]

You don't have to race Icicle 2 this afternoon to stop by the awards/clubhouse later.
Several of us will be taking *ahem* rum inventory and rumor has it Bev has a pot of gumbo to warm your soul. 

Icicle #3 is next week.

Until them (and something warm to do this week) HYC's Intro to RC is tomorrow, and the CLRA Wednesday Night speaker series continues with Jay Lutz...

[DollFin]

Big D is gonna make a go of it... Yes, we are CRAZY!!!

"We're all here cuz we're not all there!"