Here you’ll get the latest update on the weather forecast for this year’s Round the Island Race.
The forecast can often be very changeable in the build-up to the race, so we encourage you to check this page on a daily basis as we approach the race weekend.
The Race Briefing video will also be available to view here on Friday evening.
Statement from the Island Sailing Club Management Team regarding the weather forecast for Saturday’s race.
Over the past days, we have been monitoring the weather patterns leading up to this weekend’s Round the Island Race. We are in constant discussion with our Met team over the potential scenarios for race day.
Currently, the wind is forecast to be higher than we would expect, with gusts 5 knots higher. The low that is causing concern is only a small one and it could potentially move either north or south, easing the situation. At this time, we are unsure exactly how the situation looks for Saturday; however, in light of what we currently know, we felt it was right to warn our competitors that we may be forced to cancel some of the small yachts on safety grounds.
This isn’t a scenario we take lightly and it may well change later in the week. We will publish further information as and when we are able.
Based on current forecasts, our traffic light system is green, meaning everything is looking good, currently.
The low to the North trails a front across South England, with a moderate, occasionally strong WSW veering W & squally showers on and off throughout.
Wind: SW 13-18, gusting 22 kts with squally showers, veering WSW/W, 13-18 gusting 20 kts.
Temperature: 15-17⁰C on land, 14-16⁰C at sea.
Sea conditions: 0.5-0.8m in the East Solent, 1.8-2.2m in the West Solent, 2-2.5m outside, 5-7s period.
The low coming in from the west should be over the Midlands by noon.
This should bring a moderate, becoming quite strong and blustery SW/WSW with squally showers, likely on and off through the morning and early afternoon.
Wind: SW 13-18, gusting 22 kts, increasing SW 20-25 gusting 30 kts with squally showers, veering WSW 20-25 gusting 30 kts through the afternoon, then easing W/WSW 13-18 gusting 20 kts by early evening.
Temperature: 15-17⁰C on land, 14-16⁰C at sea, sea surface 14-15⁰C.
Sea conditions: 0.5-0.8m in the E Solent, 1.8-2.2m in the W Solent, 2-2.5m outside, 5-7s period.
TBC
TBC
