Hi guys, Newbie to the group, the forcast is good for Albany this Saturday but I'm worried if the tide is too low.
Too low for what?
It's never too low to sail, just a longer walk to get out.
Certainly can be too low for a good NM run though.
Was in Albany in January and drove along Frenchman Bay Road while a few windsurfers were blasting on the harbour.
For the next time that I am in Albany, which will be next summer, is a weed fin necessary for the harbour?
Thanks.
for the bottom end, near limeburners you need a low aspect 55deg fin most of the time..
If you stay in the deeper choppier water a 45deg weedy may suffice.
On the other side of the sandbank in the main harbour, you can probably get away with a pointer.
And at the Lilacs/limeburner end it's best on an Easterly wind. Next time you are there stop and talk to the friendly crew. Always looking for new speed sailors.