Weak Forecast

Forecast as of 3:24 am CST on January 4, 2012
Synopsis For The Middle Texas Coastal Waters
A weak to moderate onshore flow today will weaken tonight ahead of a weak cold front. The cold front will move into the nearshore waters Thursday morning and weaken. Areas of fog and patchy drizzle will be possible nearshore and over the bays tonight and Thursday morning ahead of the front...along with a chance of showers. A weak onshore flow develops Thursday night and strengthens to weak to moderate levels through Friday. A weak cold front is expected to move across the area on Saturday with a weak to moderate offshore flow developing in its wake. Weak winds then shift back to onshore by Sunday night.

So, will it be weak then?

Saint Martin

Just back from family holiday in Saint Martin with the 'possibility' of some sailing...

Managed to sail 5 out of 7 days, 3 on 7.2ish, 2 on 6.3. Checked out the Vela centre in Orient Bay and Jean Seb Lavocats place in Le Galion. Le Galion is the moon shaped beach in the centre of this pic, Orient Bay is the bay on the left. Spectacular, no? Hope that kid doesn't step backwards.

Both spots are fun. Le Galion is paradise and the owner is super enthusiastic.

Jack practicing getting in the footstraps.

I thought this was cool. On west side of island near Marigot.

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Julie planing at Le Galion on 6.3 and Freewave 105.

You can drive round the entire island in 1-1/2 hours. It is half french and half dutch and the two halves are remarkably different. The dutch side has big hotels, casinos and strip clubs. The french side has a more traditional feel with excellent food and drinks.

Great place for combining a family holiday with a spot of sailing. BUT only if you're ready for lightish winds and big gear. Based on one week of sailing I would add 5 mph to the observed wind in here, subtract 3-5 mph from the computer forecast.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas day sail at Vela Orient Bay, Saint Martin. Cruising on 7.2 and 130L JP excite.