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Old 05-01-2008, 07:48 AM   #61
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Re: The Kwo

east and SE can really kick up the ocean, although it can also bring in the clear water.

realize that the reef is only 5 miles offshore. so its not a far run in rough seas. its the at-anchor time that usually kills ya.

i've been out in 15kts in my 20ft aquasport...solid 3-4ft seas with the 5ft sneaker in there.

it isn't fun...but its diveable.
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Old 05-01-2008, 08:37 AM   #62
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im tellin you all it will lay down!! sorry the days are the days, and anyway we had 30 hardcore spearfisherman go out in tropical storm, ahhh i cant remember but hey ricky you remember the captains meeting at the topgun freedive championships? here was the forcast

pouring rain up to 3 inches winds from the southwest gusting 30 to 35 with the ocasional 40 for good measure seas 4 foot inside the reef and 6 to 8 outside and 10 to 12 in the straights!!! now that was bad

there were reports of up to 60 ft of vis yesterday, and there are tons of spots closer to shore for at least sat if thats the way it goes but up to 15 is not so bad, i still think because they are calling for isolated showers, means it will lay down, now im not a meteorologist, but i did sleep at a holiday in express last night!!
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Old 05-01-2008, 09:00 AM   #63
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Had 2 of our team came in last night and were on the water this morning at 7. It may not be perfect for a couple of days but it has been a lot worse.
Get ready to have fun and get wet!
I just checked the seas in my cooler, flat and calm 12" vis, with a fleet of 24 cans floating along with many iceburgs. I will rescue them later today with help from my friends!
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Old 05-01-2008, 09:44 AM   #64
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the show must go on.
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:06 AM   #65
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I remember this one time at band camp when..........

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Old 05-01-2008, 02:14 PM   #66
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you went to band camp.... hahahehehaha
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Old 05-01-2008, 02:19 PM   #67
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as long as the seas dont look like this well be fine!!
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Old 05-01-2008, 02:26 PM   #68
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My recommendation is to STAY at HOME. The lineup on ESPN really looks sporty for Sat and Sun. Plus that horse race in Kentucky......how could you miss that? Just relax on the couch, drink beer, play with the kids and then take the family to the weigh-ins. That's where all the fun is! Why go out in questionable seas??? Plus, I heard there are sharks out there! Brad, you may want to re-think this with Gunny.
As for the rest of us, we'll try to make the weigh-in worth your time to change out of those pajamas!

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Old 05-01-2008, 02:33 PM   #69
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Old 05-01-2008, 03:01 PM   #70
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Ugh, Not doing the tournament again since no boat. Other boat kid couldn't do it because his dad couldn't go with him.
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Old 05-01-2008, 05:13 PM   #71
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Looks like it's going to kick up a bit down your way. Good luck to everyone and be safe. No fish is worth your life!!!
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Old 05-01-2008, 06:05 PM   #72
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GOOD LUCK BOYS...i'll be at home relaxing


TONIGHT
EAST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 5 TO 8 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 4 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS ROUGH.

FRIDAY
EAST WINDS DECREASING TO NEAR 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 5 TO 8 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS ROUGH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 5 TO 8 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS ROUGH.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 4 TO 6 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS CHOPPY.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SUNDAY
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS NEAR 15 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 3 TO 5 FEET. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 FEET.
NEARSHORE WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.




norman....what was that you were saying about it laying down??
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Old 05-01-2008, 07:29 PM   #73
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SWEET! Hope alot of people wimp out!
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Old 05-01-2008, 07:46 PM   #74
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those kinds of conditions.....a 20ft boat...and possibly diving alone....


i just don't have that kind of money to throw around for registration fees, gas, misc stuff....just to get my ass beat shooting fish that wouldn't place in the top 10.

but i'll come down for the weigh-in festivities and order a few more beers
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GOOD LUCK BOYS...i'll be at home relaxing


TONIGHT
EAST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 5 TO 8 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 4 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS ROUGH.

FRIDAY
EAST WINDS DECREASING TO NEAR 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 5 TO 8 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS ROUGH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS NEAR 20 KNOTS AND GUSTY.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 5 TO 8 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS ROUGH.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT
EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 4 TO 6 FEET...EXCEPT HIGHER IN THE GULF STREAM.
SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 TO 3 FEET. NEARSHORE WATERS CHOPPY.
ISOLATED SHOWERS.

SUNDAY
EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS NEAR 15 KNOTS.
SEAS BEYOND THE REEF 3 TO 5 FEET. SEAS INSIDE THE REEF 2 FEET.
NEARSHORE WATERS A MODERATE CHOP. ISOLATED SHOWERS.




norman....what was that you were saying about it laying down??
not pussing out but.......
shit man this is going to be rough as hell
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