tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post4987146569937144355..comments2023-06-25T11:17:11.810-04:00Comments on The Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship: Norfolk to Bermuda Ocean Training Cruise, May 26-June 2, 2013Rita Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-39910627962658005932013-06-02T19:58:36.589-04:002013-06-02T19:58:36.589-04:00From: S/V CELESTIAL
To: Tom Tursi
Sent: Sunday, Ju...From: S/V CELESTIAL<br />To: Tom Tursi<br />Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 5:21 PM<br />Subject: arrival<br /><br />Arrived customs ~ 1400, topped fuel, and water, and secure at corner berth south of Dowlings. All is well. No cell service - will get phone card in the AM, and call.<br /><br /><br />JackRita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-12627432207291048062013-06-02T19:57:12.840-04:002013-06-02T19:57:12.840-04:00From: S/V CELESTIAL
To: Tom Tursi
Sent: Sunday, Ju...From: S/V CELESTIAL<br />To: Tom Tursi<br />Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 9:22 AM<br />Subject: wx - ETA<br /><br />ETA late afternoon. Winds continue contrary. JRita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-14627061416553938192013-06-02T19:56:33.517-04:002013-06-02T19:56:33.517-04:00From: Tom Tursi
Subject: Wx 6-2
Date: June 2, 2013...From: Tom Tursi<br />Subject: Wx 6-2<br />Date: June 2, 2013 7:35:29 AM EDT<br />To: S/V CELESTIAL<br /><br />No sig change. Rec'd your ETA for today.<br />Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-55396995089056095582013-06-02T19:55:56.592-04:002013-06-02T19:55:56.592-04:00From: S/V CELESTIAL
To: Tom TUrsi
Sent: Sunday, Ju...From: S/V CELESTIAL<br />To: Tom TUrsi<br />Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 12:39 AM<br />Subject: update - ETA<br /><br />We're lucking into the best of a bad lot for weather. Wind is indeed on the nose, but light enough (< 7 kts) that we can power into it, and are making good time. Currently (2045 Saturday) about 75 nm from Bermuda (32 58 x 65 56) with an ETA sometime tomorrow morning or afternoon, depending on when the wind builds, and we have to tack in earnest. A flurry of celestial work proceeding apace, and folks are in high spirits. Life is indeed good. JackRita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-46104277294516907492013-06-02T19:55:04.441-04:002013-06-02T19:55:04.441-04:00From: Tom Tursi
Subject: Wx 5-31
Date: May 31, 201...From: Tom Tursi<br />Subject: Wx 5-31<br />Date: May 31, 2013 7:50:45 PM EDT<br />To: S/V CELESTIAL<br /><br />I wish for better news, but no sig change. High anchored mid-Atlantic. Low at FL Tuesday does you little good. Expect S to SE10-15 at least to Monday. No tropical disturbances<br />Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-88913700025707166952013-05-31T14:06:20.155-04:002013-05-31T14:06:20.155-04:00From: "Tom Tursi"
From: Tom Tursi
Subje...From: "Tom Tursi" <br />From: Tom Tursi<br />Subject: Wx 5-30<br />Date: May 30, 2013 8:39:26 PM EDT<br />To: S/V CELESTIAL<br /><br />No significant change. Expect S to SE10-15 thru Sunday. Maybe SE15-20 Monday. No tropical storms in Atlantic, although Pacific TS Barbara may cross Yucatan into Gulf<br />Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-54935324877972463302013-05-30T17:19:49.181-04:002013-05-30T17:19:49.181-04:00From: S/V CELESTIAL
To: Tom Tursi
Sent: Thursday, ...From: S/V CELESTIAL<br />To: Tom Tursi<br />Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 1:29 PM<br />Subject: Status update<br /><br />Ola, current pos @ 1310 Thur - 33 08 N x 71 31 W. Weather beautiful in Bermuda Azores high, but wind mostly gone, and finally motorsailing after two spectacular days of sailing. Life is good. JackRita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-53937553304767801842013-05-29T20:52:34.501-04:002013-05-29T20:52:34.501-04:00From: Tom Tursi
Subject: Wx 5-29
Date: May 29, 201...From: Tom Tursi<br />Subject: Wx 5-29<br />Date: May 29, 2013 8:45:49 PM EDT<br />To: S/V CELESTIAL<br /><br />BDA High persists several days. Expect S to SE10-15 to continue. No systems in sight. Too bad about the fish; your rod must be rusty.<br />Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-25667340082723407702013-05-29T19:57:41.558-04:002013-05-29T19:57:41.558-04:00Just a note to readers... some short hand explanat...Just a note to readers... some short hand explanations:<br /><br />wx = weather<br />CF = Cold Front<br />HP = high pressure<br />BDA = Bermuda<br />GS or G.S. = Gulf Stream<br />"Southing" = Headway in the southerly direction<br /><br />Herb: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Hilgenberg<br /><br />Feel free to ask questions! Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-12927925469591656002013-05-29T19:55:12.379-04:002013-05-29T19:55:12.379-04:00From: S/V CELESTIAL
To: Tom Tursi
Sent: Wednesday,...From: S/V CELESTIAL<br />To: Tom Tursi<br />Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 1:29 PM<br />Subject: position - status<br /><br />Making good time, but not enough southing. No Herb yesterday - too much interference. Lost a big fish in the G.S. Folks in good spirits - Life is good. <br /><br />position @ 1325 35 50 x 72 46. JackRita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905303742742380403.post-35612777874811059952013-05-29T19:53:54.305-04:002013-05-29T19:53:54.305-04:00From: Tom Tursi
Subject: Wx 5-28
Date: May 28, 201...From: Tom Tursi<br />Subject: Wx 5-28<br />Date: May 28, 2013 8:08:22 PM EDT<br />To: S/V CELESTIAL<br /><br />Atlantic High persist to weekend. Expect mild SE winds. No Atlantic tropical storms.<br />Rita Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309756656369744260noreply@blogger.com