Cape Horn
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== |
Revision as of 20:19, 6 February 2012
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Introduction
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Climate & Weather Information
A three to four metre westerly swell is normal for the Cape. Winds vary from calm to hurricane force, though they are mainly in the upper 20s to mid-30s. Weather stability is rare here; very quick and unpredicted wind speed and direction changes are more the norm.
Sources of weather forecast information for this passage.
- GRIBs
- By VHF from Armada watchkeepers at Snipe, Toro, Lennox, Wollaston and Hornos.
Weather Windows
Best time/s of year for this passage and expected weather conditions The southern summer, December to March is best, and the best way to characterize the expected weather is by saying that one needs to be prepared for the unexpected. It happens constantly here.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
List radio Nets covering this passage.
- Chart Source
- Chart Number
Passage Description
FULL description of this passage.
Distance & Duration
- Distance =
- Duration =
Possible Departure Points
- Unless on a non-stop passage around the Horn, it is necessary to clear in to Puerto Williams to get a zarpe to Cape Horn, and then to return to Puerto Williams after the rounding.
Route/Suggested Stopovers
(In sequence)
Possible Arrival Ports
- Unless on a non-stop passage around the Horn, it is necessary to clear in to Puerto Williams to get a zarpe to Cape Horn, and then to return to Puerto Williams after the rounding.
Forum discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References
Books, guides, etc.
Personal Notes
A post on Sequitur's blog about rounding Cape Horn on 02 Feb 2012: http://www.sailblogs.com/member/sequitur/?xjMsgID=208566
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