RACE 2 KINGFISHER NIGHT RACE - MBTBC HOSTS

Good morning Competitors,

Numbers have grown to 23 boats on the water tonight.

This afternoon will see Race 2 of the Kingfisher Night Race Series take place. Please read below important information regarding Race 2.

START BOAT - MBTBC

Race Officer - Barry Thompson

Mobile No. - 0412 878 448

Start Boat - Graceful Lady

Description - 46ft Monohull Yacht

Start boat will be on station at approx. 1415hrs.

AIS Graceful Lady and we will have spreader lights turned on to help identify finish line at night.

Course - Southern Bay

Moreton Bay Forecast

Forecast issued at 4:45 am EST on Saturday 5 November 2022.

Weather Situation

A high [1030 hPa] over the Tasman Sea off the NSW south coast is extending a strengthening ridge over the northern waters. The high will move east to the southern Tasman Sea today and will persist there into next week, maintaining the east coast ridge.

Forecast for Saturday until midnight

Winds

Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots in the northern bay at times.

Seas

Around 1 metre.

Weather

Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.

Tides - 13:19hrs LOW 0.52m 19:23hrs 2.24m

Please ensure the SI's are followed -

If any boats do retire please ensure you contact the Start Boat by VHF OR the mobile phone number provided - 0412 878 448

Good luck and fair winds!