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Sunday, May 27, 2012
Norfolk to Bermuda Ocean Training Cruise, May 26-June 2, 2012
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Our IP 40 S/V NAVIGATOR
NAVIGATOR, our Island Packet 40 Ocean Training Vessel, in her home slip.
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- Rita Hanson
- Rita Hanson is the General Manager of the Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship with primary cognizance for scheduling, customer service and finances. She is a lifelong sailor, mother of two grown children, mechanical engineer and an avid equestrian and bicyclist.
23 comments:
From: Captain Jochen Hoffmann
Subject: Wx 5/27/2012
Date: May 27, 2012 5:07:49 PM EDT
To: S/V CELESTIAL
High Pressure (HP) thru Tue, weak cold front (CF) Wedneday. Tonight and tomorrow expect S10-15; Monday night-Hatteras Canyon S-SE 10-15, Tue S15-20, Wed SE Portion S25-30 becoming WSW late. T.S. Beryl move into FL tonight. T.S.Force winds 80nm of center. Wed move back over water to 33.5N78W winds35 G45. Thu by 0800 pass near 37N70W.
To our blog readers: Our wx (weather report) uses abbreviations known to mariners(plus my own short-hand). They were developed by meteorologists long before new technologies came around. They help mariners save time and money (in satellite communication one pays for each character and space). My 5/27/2012 summary translates: Tropical Storm Beryl should pass well N (north) of you, given its and your current course and speed on your way to Bermuda.
~ Captain H. Jochen Hoffmann
From: S/V CELESTIAL
Subject: Status
Date: May 28, 2012 10:06:30 AM EDT
To: Jochen Hoffmann, Rita Hanson
All is well. Soon enter Gulf Stream. Tracking Beryl. 35*29N-75*12W at 0900
From: Capt Jochen Hoffmann
To: S/V CELESTIAL
Sent: 5/28/2012 11:29:13 A.M. EDT
Subj: Got Status; Wx 5/28
Hatteras Canyon-High Pressure (HP) to Tue; weak cold front (CF) Tue night, stnry Wed, Dissipate Thurs; HP Fri. Expect S-SE10-15, tonight & Tue S10-15 increase 25 late, Wed S20-30 becomg WSW 15-25 late. T.S.Beryl 30.4N82W, over water Wed, pass as T.S. 35.7N73.2W 2AM Thu, transition to Gale 38.5N62W 2AM Fri.
From: S/V CELESTIAL
Subject: 5/28
Date: May 28, 2012 8:37:13 PM EDT
To: Jochen Hoffmann, Rita Hanson
Appears we've exited GS. 35*08N- 74*20W. All is well. Making beeline for BDA in SW18, reefed main and full genoa. Delicious one pot stew dinner. All crew healthy and enthusiastic. Considering heave to options that may be needed Wed PM
From: Captain Jochen Hoffmann
To: S/V CELESTIAL
Sent: 5/28/2012 7:42:32 P.M. EDT
Subj: Wx 5/28/12 #2
National Weather Serrvice Briefing 1800 Today: Beryl now Tropical Depression, stronger later. Center expected to pass North of you by some distance. Feeder bands may cross your track. Beryl expected to cross NC/SC border 1400 Wed and track 35N75W; pass 37N70W 1400 Thu & track weakened NE.
From: S/V CELESTIAL
Subject: 1230, 5/29
Date: May 29, 2012 12:42:25 PM EDT
To: Jochen Hoffmann, Rita Hanson
Thanks for the weather update. All is well. Beautiful sunny day 10-15 SW winds. Motor sailing 145 compass to diverge from forecast storm track. Last night 20-25 SW for a brisk sail. 415 nm from BDA. Expect Beryl to pass 150 nm or more to our north on Thu. Position 34*28N-72*30W
From: Captain Jochen Hoffmann
To: S/V CELESTIAL
Sent: 5/29/2012 8:16:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Wx 5/29 #2
Tropical Depression Beryl @ 1700 32N82.3 W move 055 deg to 32.8N80.7W by 0200 Wed to 34.3N77.5W by 1400 Wed as T.S. Track to 36N73.7W by 0200 Thu then
37.5N69W by 0200 Fri. Hattrs Canyon, Tstms: Tnt S10-20 incr 30 late;
Wed/Wed nte shiftg winds 25-35, diminish S-SW 20-30 late. Thu/Fri as reptd.
Translation: slight improvement for crew/ship: Beryl track a tat more N, storm force winds a bit less. They should be at the outer, safer edge. J
From: Captain Jochen Hoffmann
To: S/V CELESTIAL
Sent: 5/30/2012 8:28:17 A.M. EDT
Subj: Wx 5/30 0600 Forecast
Similar to 5/29 #2, Baltimore Canyon Wed night/Thu 5 kt higher. High Seas Forecast @ 0600-Trpcl Storm Warning. Tropical Depression Beryl is 33.1N79.8W. 24Hr Forecast Tropical Storm 36N73.6W, wind 35G40, storm force winds 90nmSE Quadrant. 48Hr Forecast- Post Trpcl-38.6N63.4W, winds 30-45 within 150nm SE & 100nm SW Quadrants.
From: S/V CELESTIAL
Subject: Update 5/30, 1100
Date: May 30, 2012 11:19:20 AM EDT
To: Jochen Hoffmann, Rita Hanson
Position 33*24N-69*53W. Expect 240 nm from center of Beryl as it passes to our north tonight. Plan to rig storm tri & boom crutch this afternoon, and pre-rig sea anchor rode only. Will advise Coast Guard of position. Currently sunny day with 16SW and nice sailing.
As my son is on the Celestial heading to Bermuda, would you please comment on the level of danger that the boat will encounter today with regard to tropical storm Beryl. Thank you.
Captain Hoffmann responds:
In response to above question, various National Weather Service forecast models of today tell us that the strong winds extend between 90 nm and 150 nm from Beryl's center in the direction of CELESTIAL's path. CELESTIAL has actually diverged to the south over the last two days to put more separation between the boat and the storm. A separation of 150 NM would have been adequate but they will now be about 250 NM from the storm center, which is comforting. The crew of CELESTIAL will feel the effects of the storm, but both boat and crew are well equipped to handle such conditions. The storm preparations that Captain Tom talked about in his communication this morning are the steps that all student crew study as part of their pre-departure literature. They are now put into place as prudent exercises in preparation for possible storm conditions in their location. Most ocean students hope for such conditions, as they provide a great learning experience!
From: Jochen Hoffmann
To: S/V CELESTIAL
Sent: 5/30/2012 6:47:41 P.M EDT
Subj: Wx 5/30#2 1800 High Seas Forecast
Beryl at 35N76W & downgrade Post-Tropical. Winds 180NM S semicircle 25-35. 24hr fcst-Post-Trpcl 38N68W, winds between 33N&39N and W of 62W 20-30. 48hr forecast 39N58W, well past Bermuda. Expect winds from SW. Bermuda Friday WSW 10-15 becoming W and light.
Translation: winds from favorable SW direction will put them on a speedy ride to Bermuda.
From: Captain Tom Tursi, S/V CELESTIAL
Subject: 1930, 5/30
Date: May 30, 2012 7:35:52 PM EDT
To: Jochen Hoffmann, Rita Tursi Hanson
Position 33*18N-69*16W. Rigged trisail, boom crutch & sea anchor rode & bridle; Sea anchor in aft head. Secured mainsail, genoa & staysail. Removed bimini; not dodger. Underway on engine & trisail. All well & good workers. Dinty Moore still tops at sea.
The preparations Captain Tursi talks about in his last correspondence are prudent preparations made during daylight hours when the crew was fresh; they will assure a good night for the crew. Under trisail and engine power, they will make slower, but safer, progress than under full sail.
From: Captain Tom Tursi, S/V CELESTIAL
Subject: Update 0620, 5/31
Date: May 31, 2012 6:31:22 AM EDT
To: Jochen Hoffmann, Rita Hanson
Pos 33*11N-68*23W. Last night ok motor sailing with storm trisail; max wind 30SW; now 22SW. Beryl to pass north of us today about 200 miles away. Outer bands now passing overhead and curving in toward center of Low. Beautiful sight. Impressive sunrise. We discontinued communication schedule with Coast Guard at 0600. All's well.
From: HoffJoch@aol.com
To: celestial@skymate.com
Sent: 5/31/2012 6:53:18 A.M. EDT
Subj: Wx 5/31 0600 High Seas Forecast
Post-Tropical Beryl 37N73W, winds between 31N&40N W of 63W 20-30.
24Hr Forecast: Post Tropical Beryl 39N64W, area winds same. 48Hr Post Tropical Beryl 39N51W. Bermuda weather service forecast for moderate to light WSW winds unchanged, increasing Sat. Looking good.
Translation: Post-Tropical Beryl slower and farther away. Looking good.
From: S/V CELESTIAL
Subject: Update 0535, 6/1
Date: June 1, 2012 5:42:50 AM EDT
To: Jochen Hoffmann, Rita Hanson
Position 32*45N-65*53W. 71 nm to go. Winds light; motoring. ETA late tonight. Clear day; we'll be doing more celestial shots.
From: Jochen Hoffmann
To: S/V CELESTIAL
Sent: 6/1/2012 7:33:48 A.M. EDT
Subj: Thx Wx 0532, 6/1. Great Going
Bermuda Weather Service: CF today, weather settling PM. WSW 12-18, NW 8-12 PM, 5 late.
Seas outside reef 3-6’, inside 2’. Sunset 2021. God Speed.
looking forward to seeing my favorite crew member!
Dear Daddy, We are so excited for how close you are. I've never seen you sail that far before. You're doing really, really great. We all miss you and love you since the day you left. We love you. Bye.
From: S/V CELESTIAL
Subject: Arrived
Date: June 2, 2012 7:38:30 AM EDT
To: Jochen Hoffmann, Rita Hanson
Arrived in Bermuda. 10 pm 6/1. All's well
My guess is that family members and friends will notice a little more swagger in the steps of these ocean sailors when they return home!
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