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Post by Retrovision on Oct 24, 2006 16:26:51 GMT -8
( From: www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/marine/marine_e.html?c-sog) Strait of Georgia
Environment Canada Weather Forecast-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marine Forecast issued for Strait of Georgia. Issued: 4 PM PDT Tuesday 24 October 2006 for the period ending 4 PM Wednesday with an outlook for the following 24 hours. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Synopsis: A disturbance over the southern Georgia strait will move inland late this afternoon. A strong frontal system will rapidly approach the coast reaching the Queen Charlottes overnight and the central coast Wednesday afternoon. Over northern and central waters moderate to strong northwesterly winds will back to gale force southerlies tonight with the approach of the front. Winds will veer to strong to gale force southwest in the fronts wake. Over southern waters winds rising to strong to gale force northwesterlies in the disturbances wake will ease to light Overnight and Wednesday morning. Winds will rise again Wednesday afternoon to moderate to strong southeasterly ahead of the approaching front. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forecast: Gale warning continued. Northwest of Nanaimo..Winds northwest 10 to 20 knots rising to 20 to 30 early this evening. Winds easing to light overnight then rising to southeast 10 to 20 Wednesday morning. Southeast of Nanaimo..Winds westerly 10 to 20 knots rising to northwesterly 25 to gales 35 early this evening and easing to 15 to 25 overnight. Winds easing to light Wednesday morning and rising to southeasterly 10 to 15 Wednesday afternoon. Cloudy periods. Rain beginning Wednesday afternoon. Outlook. Rising to strong to gale force southeasterlies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 2006 Environment Canada
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Post by Balfour on Oct 24, 2006 16:35:22 GMT -8
I think Fall has finally arrived to the West Coast!
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Post by Mike C on Oct 24, 2006 17:24:34 GMT -8
Graham: Get out your fancy-pants camera. Water will be splashing through the berth at Duke Point this time. Hop aboard the Alberni or Vancouver and grab a few photos.
FALL STRIKES.
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Post by Ferryman on Oct 24, 2006 18:34:16 GMT -8
I love storm season. It makes for some interesting sights, especially on a Ferry.   |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Oct 24, 2006 19:55:32 GMT -8
Awesome although it dosent look that rough in the Chilliwack photo she does roll alot in open water though. The looks like a PR class the second photo. What route was that??
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Post by nolonger on Oct 24, 2006 20:12:28 GMT -8
Yup. Been like a duck pond all year. Had to end. At least it keeps the fog away!
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Post by Retrovision on Oct 24, 2006 20:17:45 GMT -8
Graham: Get out your fancy-pants camera. Water will be splashing through the berth at Duke Point this time. Hop aboard the Alberni or Vancouver and grab a few photos. FALL STRIKES. Where else would I try to be during a storm but on a ferry with my baby.. err um beloved new camera?  In fact, I've left a flexible day open in my schedule over the next week for just this purpose, to catch a storm on a ferry.  |
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Post by Neil on Oct 24, 2006 21:06:29 GMT -8
Even a short crossing like Denman to Hornby can be a challenge in rough weather. Lambert Channel is very exposed to storms blowing from the north or south, and Gravelly Bay, on Denman, has no breakwater protecting it- I've seen some pretty hard landings by the Tachek in the winter. Usually, the ferry makes a diagonal trip across to Hornby, but when it's really rough, it heads straight across and hugs the shore up to Shingle Spit. Sometimes the ten minutes turns into a very bumpy and entertaining fifteen- but better it's the Tachek, than the less seaworthy Kahloke of the summer season. Buckley Bay to Denman is hardly ever any fun, as Baynes Sound is just too protected.
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Post by jjr on Oct 25, 2006 5:32:42 GMT -8
Here's the forecast this morning for the Prince Rupert area (Triple Island and Holland Rock) - we have had our first real winter storm the last few days and now are on the downside of things.
Forecast:
Gale warning continued.
Southeasterly gales 40 to 45 knots easing to southwest 20 to 30 this morning and to 10 to 15 this afternoon. Winds rising to southwest 15 to 20 this evening. Rain easing to a few showers this morning.
Seas 2 to 3 metres building to 3 to 4 this morning then subsiding to 2 to 3 this afternoon.
Outlook. Moderate to strong west to southwest winds easing to light to moderate southerly.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Oct 25, 2006 8:16:43 GMT -8
Good thing the Queen of Prince Rupert isent going anywhere till Thursday!
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Post by Balfour on Oct 25, 2006 12:27:23 GMT -8
Lets not forget the ton of rain we're supposed to get, and the cold temps too. Grouse could possibly get snow tonight. It's a classic West Coast Fall Storm.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 25, 2006 16:57:30 GMT -8
Simple question:
Will 25 km/h winds in the Saanich Inlet affect the Mill Bay ferry ?
How much wind does it take to affect a small open-deck ferry like that?
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Post by Islander06 on Oct 25, 2006 21:56:58 GMT -8
The ride on the 5pm sailing from HSB to DB was a little lumpy. The most its been since May I think...
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Post by Koastal Karl on Oct 25, 2006 22:06:18 GMT -8
I dont know if the Mill Bay Ferry has ever been cancelled due to wind. Anyone know??? It was a bit windy at Tsawwassen on Sunday afternoon. Wasent really that rough though crossing the strait.
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Post by Retrovision on Oct 28, 2006 19:20:04 GMT -8
I dont know if the Mill Bay Ferry has ever been cancelled due to wind. Anyone know??? It was a bit windy at Tsawwassen on Sunday afternoon. Wasent really that rough though crossing the strait. According to the "British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. - Annual Report to the British Columbia Ferry Commissioner - Year Ended March 31, 2006" Temporary Service Disruptions Report section, on page 19, there were 5 "Force Majeure Round Trip Cancels" of the route due to "Weather". |
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Post by Retrovision on Oct 28, 2006 19:23:59 GMT -8
Strait of Georgia
Environment Canada Weather Forecast
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Marine Forecast issued for Strait of Georgia.
Issued: 4 PM PDT Saturday 28 October 2006 for the period ending 4 PM Sunday with an outlook for the following 24 hours.
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Synopsis:
A fast moving front across northern Vancouver Island early this evening will cross southern Vancouver Island later this evening and exiting across the Lower Mainland overnight. High pressure will then build towards the north coast from the west.
Over northern and central waters moderate to strong northwesterly winds prevail.
Over southern waters moderate to strong southeasterlies ahead Of the front will shift to strong to gale force northwest in its Wake tonight.
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Forecast:
Gale warning continued.
Northwest of Nanaimo..Winds southeast 15 to 25 knots shifting to northwest 25 to gales 35 this evening then easing to 20 to 30 Sunday morning.
Southeast of Nanaimo..Winds southeasterly 15 rising to 20 to 25 this evening then shifting to westerly 25 to gales 35 near midnight. Winds veering to northwest 30 to gales 40 overnight then easing to 20 to 30 Sunday morning and to northwest 15 to 20 in the afternoon.
Showers developing this evening then clearing overnight.
Outlook. Moderate to strong northwest winds easing to light to moderate northeast.
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Post by Doug on Oct 28, 2006 23:42:53 GMT -8
The wind is blowing at about 15 km/h here in Langley right now...thankfully our power has not gone out yet. That's a first.
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Post by Mike C on Oct 29, 2006 9:56:46 GMT -8
Yep, same thing is happening in Delta, but I think it's beginning to die down. It was really really blowing earlier on.
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Post by kev on Oct 29, 2006 11:12:21 GMT -8
I just got off the queen of coquitlam. WOW!!! it was insane rough.  i went on the outer deck just before they closed it off, everyone got soaked. waves were massive. wouldnt wanna be out on the water driving my bathtub today ;D |
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Post by Ferryman on Oct 29, 2006 14:02:02 GMT -8
Wow, they closed the outer deck eh?
I thought about taking Route 2 today, because I had to drop off my friend at Horseshoe Bay this morning, because it looked like it would be an interesting trip with the gale winds that are coming down the Strait. But of course, I didn't, stupid me.....
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Oct 29, 2006 14:37:33 GMT -8
I am guessing when you were heading on the Coquitlam, it felt like being a boat in a bathtub.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Oct 29, 2006 18:51:13 GMT -8
Chris, lol, yeah if you feel like going you just gotta go man, I have done that too where I have thought I should go but I never did. Then you wish you had. Route 30 would be awesome in rough weather. I have been on route 30 once on the Coquitlam in rough seas.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 4, 2006 11:06:49 GMT -8
I'm travelling on Route-30 on the Q-Van next week. The weather forcast is for 25km/h winds. Should be choppy & fun!
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Post by Retrovision on Nov 5, 2006 23:53:02 GMT -8
Strait of Georgia
Environment Canada Weather Forecast
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Marine Forecast issued for Strait of Georgia.
Issued: 9:30 PM PST Sunday 5 November 2006 for the period ending 9:30 PM Monday with an outlook for the following 24 hours.
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Synopsis:
An intense front approaching the offshore waters will bring strong winds and high seas. The front will sweep across the south coast early Monday. The associated 965 millibar low coming in behind the front will approach from the west and lie 300 miles southwest of cape St James by Monday afternoon.
Over northern waters east and southeast gales will shift to gale to storm force southwesterlies as the frontal system passes and likely turn to northwest gales after its passage.
Over central waters storm force southeasterlies in advance of the front this evening will veer to southerly gales in the wake of the front then veer to northwest.
Over southern waters strong to gale force southeast winds this evening ahead of the front will veer to strong southwest with its passage which is expected overnight.
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Forecast:
Gale warning continued.
Winds southeast 25 to gales 35 knots easing to southerly 20 to 30 overnight. Winds easing to southeast 15 to 20 Monday morning except southwest 20 in the south. Winds rising to south 20 to 30 Monday afternoon. Rain heavy at times.
Outlook. Strong to gale force southerlies.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 7, 2006 6:36:09 GMT -8
I'm sailing the Queen of Vancouver this morning....with 20km/h winds.
Should be a bit choppy, slow & fun.
I'll do my chowder-investigation, and let you know my findings.
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i went on the outer deck just before they closed it off, everyone got soaked. waves were massive. wouldnt wanna be out on the water driving my bathtub today ;D