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Hatteras Daily Wind Diary 1998

12-9 Much cooler today, winds are out of the NW 25mph and gusting.
12-8 Today really went off with strong SW winds, sunny skies, and
temperatures in the Mid 70's. I was totally wound sailing a World 5.6m in a
Shortie. May weather in December.
12-7 Demitri sailed a 7.7m sail along with Norm on his Homemade flapper and
7.5m Airfoil in West winds and warm temperatures.
11-30 A couple of stragglers hanging around after Thanksgiving got some 7.5m
sailing in, with West winds.
11-27 Gorge Steve sailed at the Canadian Hole in West winds on the 5.6
World. The wind died off by noon, again.
11-26 A Happy Thanksgiving for me, I was able to get out on the new Tiga 267
and World 4.7m Bomber early, before the West wind died out at 11am.
11-24 NNW winds blowing 15 - 20mph. Thanksgiving sailors report being
powered up on 6.0m and 6.5m sails.
11-18 Winds NE 15-20mph.
11-12 Keith and Gorge Steve sailed the reef, in NE winds, on World 5.2m sails.
11-11 Charlie, Gorge Steve, Keith, Emmanual and I met at the shop at
7:00 am. The wind was out of the South blowing a steady 20mph. The caravan
moved North to ramp 34, we were first ones to hit the water. Wave conditions
were waist to head high with extra chunchy shore break. Air temps are about
70 degrees. (Mr. Steve Roan reporting)
11-7 Chris Decerbo reported being powered up early on a AHD 300 and 7.5m
sail. By 11am the wind had dropped to below sailing conditions.
11-6 Gorge Steve and Charlie sailed boilers(North of Rodanthe) in strong NW
winds. Sail sizes were 5.1m and the waves were waist to chest high.
11-5 I sailed with Chris Deserbo and Louis from Bic sports and Neil Pryde
at the reef, on 5.3m and 4.7m sails. Charlie and Gorge Steve sailed at the
lighthouse with about 35 of their closest friends. Winds were out of the
North and air temps in the mid 50's.
11-4 We just got back from the reef. My hair is dripping salt water on the
keyboard, but I just had to tell you what a great time Gorge Steve and I
had. I was fully powered on 5.3 World Bomber and the Saxo 270
11-3 Sailors caught 6.0 conditions at 6:30 in the morning, then the winds
dropped to up and down 7.5m conditions for the rest of the day.
10-31 10-31 North winds, sunny skies, & mild tempertures gave leaving and arriving
sailors a nice day on 6.0m sails.
10-29 Reports from "the hole" have sailors powered up on 6.0m & 6.5m sails.
Winds are out WNW, sunny skies and temps in the low 70's.
10-27 The wind blew from the NW all day. Conditions at the hole was marginal
7.5m sails. At the North end of Avon The Windsport Clinic people were
blazing on 6.5m sails.
10-23 The North winds slowed down a little bit today, giving sailors a
chance to stretch out sore muscles from Thursday using 6.0m sails and 9'
slalom boards.
10-22 Steve had a slam packed session at the Hole today. Winds started light out
of the NW. and by noon he was fully wound on a 4.2 World Bomber and AHD 259.
10-21 6.5m & 7.5m conditions in Avon with winds out of the North. Andy
Brandt reported 5.4m conditions in Nags Head. Were expecting large NE winds
on Thursday and Friday.
10-14 Steady 15mph winds out of the West turning NorthWest.
10-12 A little 7.5m sailing in the late afternoon. North winds.
10-6 North winds changed more Easterly and built. Sailors started their day
on 7.0m sails and were powered up on 5.5m sails by mid day.
10-5 North winds in the morning had sailors planing on 6.5m and 7.5m sails.
10-2 NE wind powered sailors on 6.0m sails in the Sound. The waves at the
lighthouse were chest high with lots of Current. Steve and Charlie competed
in the sail, swim, and walk event at the lighthouse (because of light winds
on the inside;)
9-29 North East 15 - 20
9-28 West 15 - 20
9-27 Southwest 20 - 25
9-23 Solid 20 - 30mph winds out of the NNE. Wave conditions are extra
large. Sailors report being totally wound on 4.6m sails at the hole.
9-21 NE winds 12-18mph picked up in the early afternoon. Steve and Charlie
tested the 1999 World Taylor 7.5m with the new AHD 299. We rigged the 7.5 on
a Powerex 490/26 and I was able to downhaul the sail to perfect shape
without using a downhaul tool. I found the sail easy to waterstart with the
new smaller sleeve and 2 cams. The sail was smooth in the gusts and plenty
of power to coast through the lulls. With the AHD 299(153 liters) we were able
to plane with just a few whitecaps on the water and were last one still
planing when the wind dropped.
9-9 Continued 20-25mph NW wind early, fading in the afternoon.
9-8 The wind switched to the NW and the temperature plummeted from 85 degrees
to 65 degrees. Slalom sailors were cruising all morning on 5.5m sails, but
the wind dropped down later in the afternoon.
9-7 Steve got bombed out of his mind sailing in SW winds 20 to 25mph at the
point. Steve was fully loaded on his 5.3m World bomber slashing up the
waist high waves.
9-5 NW winds in the afternoon 15-20mph. Sailors reported being powered up
on 7.5m sails.
9-4 Steve caught a late session at the hole, powered up on the World Bomber
4.2m sail. Winds were out of the WNW 25 to 30mph.
Bonnie
8-19 Patrick Hohmann is visiting from Switzerland and rented gear here at
the shop. Patrick was a little skeptical about the new Saxo 270 and Taylor
Worldsail. He says they only use race gear back home. Patrick came in this
afternoon to buy gloves and told me he was by far the fastest guy at the
hole. Powered up on a 5.6m sail with winds out of the N. He couldn't
believe the speed that the package generated and still gave great control.
8-13 Sailors caught a early evening session on 7.5m sails with winds out of
the NE.
8-13 Sailors caught a early evening session on 7.5m sails with winds out of
the NE.
8-5 Strong NE winds continue today. The wind meter in the shop is recording
gusts up to 25mph. My father rented a Windglider trimaran today and said the
windsurfers were passing him like he was standing still.
8-4 The first customer in the store reported being powered up at 9am on a
5.7m sail and then rigging down to a 4.5m sail at 10am. A low pressure
system sitting off the cost is causing the wind to continue out of the NE.
Finally a little sun today.
8-3 NE wind 20 to 25. Rodanthe reports steady wind over 30mph.
8-2 NE winds 20 to 30mph. Sound side sailors report being over powered on
5.0m sails at 10am.
8-1 Strong NE continued all day today gusting to 30mph. Twelve local sailors
bashed it out at the Lighthouse. Strong current and light wind on the inside
had sailors doing a lot of swimming with their rigs.
7-31 7-31 NE wind filled in late in the afternoon. Sailors reported being on 5.5m
sails or smaller.
7-26 Wyatt William Roan was born to Steve and Beth at 9:15 am weighing in
at 6.14lbs and 20" .
7-23 Steve, Brad, Pete, and Don sailed North of Avon, in some of the best
waves we have seen this summer. I was powered up on a 5.3 bomber in SW
winds. The only downfall was there was a lot of Jelly fish in the water. If
you crashed on the inside you ended up getting stung all over. The stings
were a bit of a bother, but the waves were worth it.

7-22 The wind turned a little more WSW today and backed off a bit. Sailors
at the hole reported being powered up on 6.5m sails all day.
7-21 Continued SW wind today. Steve Rigged a 4.7 bomber,after work, and
sailed just a little under powered. I was in the straps planning 90% of the
time, but I could have used a little more horsepower. I tried Richard's 5.5
Naish Koa and was totally wound.
7-20 Steve rigged up the Bomber 5.3 and after 2 runs at the Canadian hole he
was way over powered. He returned to the water with the Bomber 4.7 and
sailed for about an hour. Steve talked 5 other people into crossing over
into the ocean. They played in the small waves until they could barely carry
their rigs back over the dune
7-18 Simon Shaw reports being powered up sailing a Bic Veloce 288 and World
Mirage 6.5m sail. SouthWest winds at the hole all afternoon.
7-16 Reports from Salvo had sailors on 4.5m sails for about 40 minutes until
the thunderstorms hit.
7-11 Mike Fowler reports being powered up on a 6.0m World Mirage at the
hole. Winds were out of the NE, diminishing late in the day.
7-8 After closing the shop at 6pm, I raced down to the hole to sail. I
rigged up my favorite med. air combo (World 5.3 Bomber and Saxo 270) and
jumped in the water. Everyone else was on larger sails and boards, but I was
fully powered up and had speed on almost everyone. (Steve Roan)
7-7 How strange is this? NorthEast winds 18 to 22mph in the middle of
summer. The winds only lasted about 4 hours, and were gone by the time I got
off work. Visiting sailors report being powered up on 6.0m sails all afternoon.
7-6 NorthEast winds brought moderate temperatures and sunshine. Winds were
steady at 18mph giving sailors a change to work on their speed jibes on flat
water using 6.5m sails.
7-4 I was driving South to watch the evening fire works. Passing the hole,
I Noticed only two sailors out planning. One sailor was using an old Andre
7.5 power leech. What a great sail that was. The first of the no cams with a
twisting leech.
6-30 Steve sailed his 4.7m bomber early afternoon in the ocean with small
waves and large shorebreak. The wind was SW on the sound 25 to 30 mph.
6-29 Charlie Myers our new Nags Head corespondent reports" solid 5.0m
conditions in Nags Head all afternoon." Conditions at the hole were SE winds
10 - 15 with rain all day.
6-27 SW breezes early in the Morning had sailors powered up on 6.0m sails
until 10am. Later in the Morning sailors rigged up 7.5m sails and stayed on
plane until 1pm
6-26 A little bit of SW built in the afternoon along with hot temperatures.
Sailors were at the hole powered up on 6.5m sails until dark.
6-16 Brad Doerr reports 5.5m conditions in the ocean at the Salvo ramp.
Conditions at the hole were 5.5 - 6.0m sails on the sound with winds out of
the South West.
6-15 SW again, but this time 25mph gusting too 38mph. Holy Cow! What a great
day I had in the waves. Powered up on the Bomber 4.7 and a Hi Tech 8'9" I
sailed with Pete, Demitri, Rodanthe Ron, Nags Head Bill, John, and Brad in
surf that was knee high.
6-14 SW winds built in the afternoon. Sailors were able to plane on 6.5m
sails until dark.
6-13 Steve sailed the World Taylor 5.6 and new Bic Saxo 270, all afternoon,
at Ego Beach. The SW wind built steadily though out the day. The sun was out
and the Ocean temp was warm, no wetsuits were needed. World Taylor made
sails dominated the waves more than any other brand.
6-12 We have three wind reports for Friday:
Canadian Hole - 7.0 to 7.5m sailing between the thunderstorms
Salvo - 6.0m conditions winds SE until the 4pm thunderstorm
Nags Head - Demitri reports 5.0 conditions all day in the ocean with sunny
skies and waist high waves.
6-8 Just a little bit of 6.5m sailing late in the morning. Winds were out of
the NorthWest and the air temps are in the mid 70's.
6-6 Solid 6.5 conditions all day between the rainstorms. Winds were out of
the North with temps in the 70's.
6-5 Steve woke up early and got to sail on the new Noa 2 7.0m at the
Canadian Hole. The wind picked up again at 6:00 pm. Sailors were powered up
on 6.0m sails until dark.
6-1 SW wind continued, to blow, in the morning. Charlie sailed the 5.6 world
at the Canadian hole, until the thunderstorms rolled through.

May

5-31 The SW wind arrived late in the day at Salvo, but never made it down to
Avon. Eric Gagne' sailed the New World Taylor cam 1 5.6 until after dark.
5-27 Strong SW winds blew solid 5.5m conditions until 2:00. Steve sailed the
new Saxo 270 with the 5.3m bomber and Duncan sailed the new 5.6 World Taylormade
cam 1. There were more World Sails on the water at the Hole, than any other
brand.
5-26 Early morning wind out of the WSW. Early birds got in a little sailing
on 6.0m sails, but the wind was gone by 10am.
5-23 Charlie sailed at the hole using a 5.6 taylor cam 1 and Bic Veloce 288.
The wind came up out of the WSW at 3:00 and blew until dark.
5-19 The wind picked up late in the day 20 knots out of the SW.
5-16 No wind today, but beautiful head high surf, perfect for long boarding.
5-13 Cloudy and cool conditions today with strong NE winds gusting into the
40's. A good day to blow the dust off your 3.6m sail.
5-12 Steve R. grabbed a solo session at the hole from 7am to 8:30am before
work today without another person in site. Steve was powered up on a 5.3
bomber in NW wind.
5-11 Keith and Gorge Steve sailed all afternoon at the reef powered up on
4.7 Bomber sails. They started seeing thrashing fins and fish floating up
with large chunks missing. When they discovered they were practicing loops
over a feeding school of sand sharks. Steve suggested they sail down wind
about a half mile before continuing their private loop fest.
5-9 NorthWest wind built all day today instead of diminishing. Arriving
sailors were on the water until dark powered up on 5.0m - 5.5m sails.
5-8 SSW wind gusted up all day giving visiting sailors a last blast on 5.0m
sails before heading home.
5-4 A smokin' NW wind came up at about 7:00pm a few sailors were out well
after dark with Gorge Steve leading the way on his Fanatic Fly and a World
Bomber 5.3m sail
5-3 SouthWest winds picked up to about 20mph in the afternoon. Charlie, GS,
and Keith were charging it, at the Hole, on the new 5.3m bomber from World
sails.
5-2 The new World Taylor made and Bomber are starting to dominate the wave
sailing scene at Hatteras. I counted 5 World sails out of 20 sailors sailing
in the Ocean North of Avon. Steve R was powered up on the New Bomber 5.3m
sail in Chest high waves. SouthWest winds and sunny skies today.
5-1 Early morning winds out of the ESE turned WSW in the afternoon. Sailors
sailed on 4.2m sail changing to 6.0m sails and back down to 4.2m sails, in
the afternoon, as the wind changed.

April

4-28 NorthEast winds picked up in the afternoon 15 to 20mph giving sailors a
good afternoon on their 7.5m sails.
4-28 At 12:00 noon the wind turned from SW to NE and the temperature dropped
15 degrees. The wind picked up to a steady 25mph. Perfect 4.5m wind for
everyone until dark or you just couldn't sail anymore.
4-26 strong SW winds all afternoon. Sailors were powered up on 4.0m sails
and 4.5m sails at the Hole. Steve R. sailed in the ocean North of Avon on a
4.7m sail with flat conditions.
4-25 Gorge Steve sailed a solo dawn patrol from the Canadian hole too
Rodanthe and back before work. The wind started coming up at 4:00 giving
arriving sailors a chance to warm up on 7.5m and 6.5m sails. Winds out of
the Southwest.
4-24 Lighter winds out of the WSW. Sailors were powered up on 7.5m sails.
4-23 Not much wind in the morning with light rain showers. At 4:00 the wind
started smoking out of the NE giving the sailors willing to wait out the
rain a great afternoon on 5.0m sails and smaller.
4-22 More NE winds today. Reports coming out of Frisco put sailors on 4.5m
to 5.0m sails.
4-21 Winds are out of the NE gusting to 15 to 25mph. Sailors started the day
on 7.5m sails and finished on 4.5m sails. The farther you sailed out the
windier it got.
4-20 We closed the shop at 7pm and raced down to the hole. Charlie, Gorge
Steve, Steve and Keith raced out on 5.0m sails as the sun began to set. We
sailed well after dark and were the last one's off the water.
4-19 I can't get my story straight today. I talked to 5 different sailors
and they told me they were on sails anywhere from 4.5m to 6.5m late in the day.
4-18 The rain quit at 12:30 and the wind steadily built out of the SW until
dark. Sailors started the day on 6.0m sails and finished up on 4.5m sails.
4-16 Late in the day winds picked up to 25mph out of the SW. Sailors were on
the water well after dark.
4-14 SW winds 15-20mph at the hole. Sailors were on 6.0m sails powered up.
4-12 Happy Easter. Winds continue out of the North today, but building too
25mph. Cooler air temps require full steamers.
4-11pm A nice Northerly wind filled in this afternoon putting most sailors on
6.0m to 5.0m sails until dark.
4-11am Lighter winds out of the North Today. People were powered up at the
hole on 7.5m sails. Cool temperatures 55 degrees.
4-10 Did I say it was windy yesterday? Today it's really windy. Winds are
out of the SW 30 gusting to 50mph. Sailor's are getting Spanked on 3.5m
sails in the gusts. Air temps are in the mid 60's with mostly cloudy skies.
Fun for everyone.
4-9 Man, is it windy. Everyone was out sailing 4.0m and 4.5m sails all
afternoon. The wind was out of the southwest at 25 to 30mph.
4-7 At 2:00 in the afternoon SW winds picked up to 6.5m conditions and blew
until after dark.
4-5 The early sailors got the best conditions braving the cold 40 degree
temps. They sailed powered up all morning on 4.0m sails. Later in the
afternoon the air temps were warmer, but the sail of choice was 6.5m.
4-4 Weather update: Winds switched to the Northwest in the afternoon with
winds gusting over 50mph. People sailing 3.5m sails were getting splattered
in the gusts.
4-4 The wind is cranking out or the WSW 24mph to 35mph. The skies are sunny
with air temps in the low 60's. Most sailors are on 3.5m and 4.0m sails
4-2 Lighter SW winds today. Sailors at the hole were on 6.5m sails. Air and
water temps are still very warm.
4-1 Steve R., Charlie, Keith, & John sailed North of Avon, in the ocean,
powered up on 4.7m and 5.0m sails. Waves were knee to chest high.
Sound sailors were blasting on 4.0m sails wearing shorties. Winds were SW 25
and gusty.

March

3-31 Charlie and Gorge Steve sailed on 5.0m sails in the Ocean at Salvo.
Sailors were powered up on 5.0m sails or smaller all afternoon in the sound.
3-30 SouthWest winds built all afternoon. Sailor started the afternoon on
7.5m sails and finished on 5.5m sails. Water temps have warmed up a bunch, a
lot of sailors are wearing shorties in the sound
3-29 Strong SW winds built in the afternoon giving sailors, at the hole, great bump & jump conditions on 5.0m sails. The skies were sunny and the sound temp is warming up quickly.
3-28 Sailors North of Salvo were powered up all afternoon on 5.0m sails and sailors at the hole were on 6.0m sails. Conditions were sunny and warm.
3-27 SouthWest winds gave sailors a workout on 6.0m sails and slalom boards. Conditions were warm and sunny. MORE wind expected tomorrow
3-11 One sailor braved the morning 35 degree temperatures and sailed with a 4.6m sail all morning in Salvo
3-10 Charlie sailed 5.6m at the hole late in the afternoon.
3-9 Steve sailed late morning for an Hour on a World X-ply 4.7 until the wind dropped. After lunch the wind filled in and gusted over 40mph and then settled down to a comfortable 25mph for the rest of the day. Warm air and water temps allowed me to sail all day in just a Steamer without booties, gloves, or hood.
3-8 Steve ran into to visiting sailors at Nino's pizza and they told him they had been on 5.8m and 5.4m sails all day at Pescado's sailing site.
3-7 Ken from Ottawa, rented a veloce 278 and World 7.5 sailed powered up in the late afternoon at the Canadian Hole. Water temps are in the mid 50's and the air temp was 62 degrees.

Feb.

2-25 Hatteras turnout today on a 5.0m.
2-24 Sat around most of morning waiting for the wind to drop below 50mph, it finally did and we got out on 4.1m.
2-23 Another 5.6m day, 60 degree again.
2-21 Rigged a 5.6m, sailed the Hole in sunny 60 degree weather.
2-19 The Hole had 6.5m conditions, sunny and 60.
2-18 Canadian Hole had solid 5.6m, chest high waves at ego beach.
2-17 Rain squalls with gusty conditions up to 35mph. Temp 63. Wind South.
2-16 Two locals caught it BIG! 5.7m at the core just before sunset. Waves head + and running 200 - 400 yards, wind SE
2-12 Canadian Hole on 5.0m with a balmy air temp of 60, wind WSW
2-10 North winds gusty 12-20mph
2-9 5.0m day at the Hole, lots of sun and good wind
2-8 3.5m was the call of the day, the Canadian hole was going off!
2-7 Sailors out on 4.0m, inner reef was 3' (powerstation)
2-6 WNW gusting to 60mph. 250lb local seen sailing a 3.2m

Hatteras Daily Wind Diary 1997

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Nov

11-26 Wayne B., f-18 pilot from Virginia Beach, reported being dialed in on a World 6.5m all day sailing in Salvo. Steve And Charlie got out at the Canadian Hole on a 5.3m World and 1998 Naish 5.0m for about 30 minutes, late in the afternoon, before the wind died.
11-24 A strong West wind is blowing with everyone blasting on 4.0 and 4.5m sails. Cool temperatures are making it a glove and hood day.
11-23 Late in the afternoon a Northwest breeze came up giving new arrivals a chance to warm up for the week on 7.5m sails.
11-19 We had light winds out of the Northwest and sunny conditions this afternoon. No one was on the water at the Canadian hole, but Steve R. was ripping it up, in the parking lot, on the Orca landsailor fully wound on a 5.3m sail. If you haven't tried one of these landsailors they're a blast. No more sitting on the beach waiting for wind. The best thing is the practice improves your sail handling skills 100%. The Orca landsailor has large rubber tires so it rolls right over stones and rough areas. We stock the landsailor in all three Sailworld stores and it makes a great Christmas gift. Call for more information.
11-16 Strong Early morning Northwest winds put sailors on the water with 4.5m sails wearing hoods and gloves. Morning temperatures were at 45 degrees.
11-15 If you are an early riser you were able to catch a good 2.5 hours of 5.5m sailing before the wind died out.
11-14 Late in the day the wind filled in enough for people to sail on 7.5m sails until dark.
11-13 Northeast wind brought rainy conditions and 52 degree temperatures. Only the most hardy sailors were at the lighthouse sailing on 5.0m sails.
11-9 Steve R. and Charlie sailed the 1998 Eric Taylor designed Worldsail at the Canadian Hole. The new 5.6m Worldsail 1 cam pulls like train on the low end and is rock solid stable at the top end. The wind was gusty 15 to 25 out of the West really highlighting the range of this sail.
11-7 The wind started blowing out of the West this afternoon with sailors on 5.5m and 6.0m sails at the Canadian Hole.
11-6 Strong NE blew all morning tapering off in the afternoon. Charlie and Steve S. sailed at the lighthouse on 4.7m sails.
11-5 Strong Northeast winds today, most sailors on the sound were wound up on 5.5m sails with flat water. Steve & Steve sailed in waist to chest high waves across from the hole on 5.3m World Sails.
11-4 Wind was out of the WSW at about 18mph. Most sailors were on 6.5m sails and slalom boards. Steve & Charlie were ripping it up using a 4.1m Worldsail on the Orca Landsailor.
11-3 No wind in Avon today, but reports came in from Nags Head that Pete Longmeir was powered up on a 6.0m sail.
11-2 Sailors were ripping on their first day in town on 4.5m sails in a WSW wind. The wind dropped off suddenly around 2:00pm leaving Steve Schank out for a long swim on the ocean side.
11-1 WSW wind 15 to 20 mph all afternoon. Most sailors were on 6.5m sails and 9' to 9'6" slalom boards.

Oct

10-31 Most sailors took advantage of some early afternoon wind and sailed on 6.5m sails. Charlie & Keith caught a late afternoon session at the cove on 5.0m sails.
10-27 Steve was up early and grabbed an early morning session across from the hole. He had the waves and the wind all to himself 7:30am until 9:00am. Later in the afternoon Robby Naish put on a great sailing exhibition at the same spot. Throwing huge airs and slashing up the Hatteras waves in front of hundreds of spectators. The wind was SW at 20-25mph.
10-27 Again - After a hard day of sailing over two hundred sailors gathered at Sailworld Cape Hatteras to meet and talk to Robby Naish. Robby answered questions for about two hours and signed autographs until about 11:00pm. A GREAT day in Hatteras.
10-25 Light South Wind came up just before dark giving one of our customers the chance to demo the Fanatic Bee 294 and a 7.5M sail.
10-22 Northwest wind 15mph. Good conditions for 7.5m sails and slalom boards.
10-21 Northwest wind continued blowing all day until about 5:00 PM. Most sailors spent the day on 5.5m sails. What a great beginning to the week.
10-19 Wow! It's windy down here! Early morning sailors started on 5.5m sails and by 3:00 couldn't keep 3.0m sails on the water. Wind meters at the shops were reading gusts into the 70's with steady 40's.
10-18 The guys who hit it early this morning got the best sailing. At sunrise the wind was blowing steady 5.0m conditions, by 9:00 the wind faded never to return. I'm writing this on 10-19 and it's blowing hard out of the North. I will give a complete report on Monday.
10-16 Winds blew out of the Northwest this morning at about 15-20mph. Sailors used 7.5m sails until 2:00pm then the wind died off.
10-15 By gathering all the sailors together for the hugely successful Chris Wyman Clinic, Sailworld has satisfied the wind Gods and they have returned the wind to Hatteras. We are expecting wind for the next five days. Today slalom sailors were on 6.5m sails in the morning and 5.5m sails by the afternoon.
10-12 Early morning sailors got the best sailing on 7.5m sails until the wind faded by early afternoon.
10-11 The wind has returned to Hatteras! A North wind blew all day with sailors starting the day on 7.5m sails and finishing on 5.5m sails.
10-2 North winds blew all day with sunny skies. Most sailors were on 6.5m
and 7.5m sails with 9'4" slalom boards.

Sept

9-30 Charlie sailed at the Hatteras Inlet powered on a 5.0m.
9-29 Sunny all day with solid 4.6m conditions out of the WSW.
9-28 Gusty Southwest winds all day with rain. People used sails ranging from 5.5m all the way down to 4.1m.
9-27 Strong winds blew out of the Southeast causing sound side sailors to walk out 300 yards to find deep enough water to sail 6.0m sails and slalom boards.
9-25 At 4:00pm a 15mph wind came up out of the West. Everyone rigged up 7.5m sails and sailed until dark.
9-24 Cooler temperatures with a Northeast wind greeted sailors this morning. Everyone was out early sailing on 5.5m to 6.0m sails.
9-22 Rob D. caught an early morning session at the Canadian Hole on a 7.5m World Sail and Fanatic Falcon 282 before the wind died off at about 11:00am.
9-21 Steve, Brad, and Old Jim, sailed at the Lighthouse with a Northeast wind on 4.6m sails at 7:30 this morning. Waves were running about chest high and building.
9-20 Charlie sailed in the early afternoon with the new World Mirage 6.5m on a Fanatic 275 hawk. Steve sailed late in the day with the new World x-ply 5.3 and Fanatic fly 259.
9-15 Southeast winds blew just enough to give the sailors with long boards and 7.5m sails planning conditions.
9-11 Steve, Ice, Norm, & Charlie sailed at the old road on 5.1m and 5.6m sails in a Southeast wind and Chest high waves.
9-10 Rodanthe had steady 20mph winds out of the Southwest, while winds were 10 - 15 mph in Avon.
9-6 Very light North winds on Hatteras Island today. Nags Head had sailable conditions with 7.5m sails in the afternoon.
9-5 Northeast wind continued today with a steady 15 to 20mph. Sailors put away their high wind gear,from yesterday, and took out the 6.5m sails and slalom boards.

August

8-25 Old Road 5.1m - waves - waist to head
8-18 Secret Spot 5.1m - waves - waist to chest
8-17 Old road 5.1m - waves - knee to chest
8-15 Canadian Hole on a 5.1m
8-14 Old road 5.1m - waves -flat
8-8 Northeast winds 15-20 mph today - waves - waist
8-7 Northeast wind at 20 -25mph all day.

July

7-31 The end of July goes off with a bang. Northeast winds, yes I said Northeast winds built to 25mph with head high waves. Sailing across from the Canadian hole was Fantastic on my World 5.1m and Fanatic fly 259.
7-24 Hurricane Danny after hitting the Alabama coast traveled through the South East states and exited into the Atlantic at Norfolk, VA. Danny gave us the best day of the summer with 3.5M conditions on the sound and 4.5m conditions on the ocean with glassy head high waves. Steve sailed at old road wound out on his 4.6m World sail and Fanatic 259 fly.
7-22 Strong Southwest winds built in Salvo this afternoon. Pete Longmier was all wound up on a 4.7m sail in the sound.
7-18 Light Southwest wind in the morning building to 20mph late in the day.
7-17 Harry Twiss sailed in Salvo, late in the day, powered up on a 6.2m sail and a new Bic Veloce 288.
7-16 Rita from Quebec sailed on her 6.0m World Sail, with her husband Guy, at the Canadian Hole all afternoon.
7-15 Robert Heydon reports from Salvo being powered up on a World 6.8m and Bic Veloce 278 all afternoon.
7-12 Perfect 6.2m slalom conditions through out the day. Northerly winds kept temperatures comfortable.
7-11 Sailors spent the entire day on 5.5 and 6.5 meter sails. The wind was out of the North, with temperatures in the mid 70's and cloudy skies.
7-10 North winds arrived in Avon one hour before the thunderstorm. Sailors got a chance to use 5.0m sails and high wind boards for the first time all week.
7-9 Just enough wind today to get people planning on slalom boards with an 8.2M sail.
7-4 The holiday weather was warm with a steady 18-20mph Southwest breeze in Salvo.
7-3 Afternoon Southwest winds built all day at Pescado's. Most sailors sailed until dark on 5.7m sails.
7-2 Sorry no wind today, but we had beautiful shoulder high glassy surf. The ocean is just cool enough to be refreshing. No wetsuits needed

June 1997

6-30 Light Easterly winds have dominated the area over the last 4 days. Today a few sailors were able to plane on long boards with 8.0 and 9.0m sails.
6-26 It was Steve's turn to sail today in Salvo. Steve was powered up on his World 5.6m and fly 259 in waist high waves. Nancy tried the Bic Veloce 278 with a 4.0m sail on the sound and loved it. She says this is her next board.
6-25 The heat has brought strong Southwest winds to Hatteras. Sailors in Avon spent the Afternoon on 6.5m sails, while people in Rodanthe were blazing on 5.0m sails. Charlie sailed powered up at the Salvo turnout on a 5.1m world sail in chest high waves.
6-22 Temperature's were in the upper 80's today, but windsurfers were staying cool powered up on 6.2m sails all day today.
6-19 Southwest winds backed off a little today giving sailors a chance to run slalom boards with 6.0m sails.
6-18 Great Southwest wind filled in this afternoon. Steve, Ice, and Brad sailed the old road by themselves on 5.1m sails. 4.5m sails were the call at the Canadian hole.
6-17 Steve sailed in Rodanthe today on the sound using a 5.6m sail and a Fanatic fly 259. Sailors at the hole were on 7.5m sails. Weed fins are a must for sound side sailing.
6-15 More Northeast wind today. Sailors were able to use 6.5m sails all afternoon, at the hole today. Visiting sailors should check out Frisco for better side shore conditions with NE winds.
6-14 6.5m sails were the call for today at the Canadian hole. Winds were from the Southwest until a thunderstorm shut things down at about 4:00.
6-13 Friday the 13th. brought a good Southwest wind giving Steve a chance to spend the afternoon at the "old road" powered on his World 5.6m. He and Cathy Coefield shared waist high waves. Nicole(former windsurfing instructor) blazed on her new Tiga 259 and World sail 5.1m for the first time in Salvo.
6-12 Southwest wind built in the late afternoon and Steve was able to sail in the Ocean, at salvo, on his Fanatic 259 fly and 5.6m world sail. The waves were knee to waist high.
6-8 More of the same. Beginning sailors that usually love June's lighter winds are getting wasted. The Intermediate sailors are loving it! I have never seen a June this Windy. I'm worn out.
6-7 Strong Northeast winds continue in Hatteras for an 8th strait day. Will it ever stop? Again sailors were out on 4.6m sails or smaller.
6-6 More Northeast winds today. Jerry was stoked about finally getting to use his new World 4.6m this afternoon.
6-5 Charlie sailed at Hatteras turnout in perfect Northeast winds on his World 5.1m sail. The waves were head high and peeling.
6-4-97 Cooler temperatures today with drizzle. The Northeast wind has increased to solid 4.6m conditions. Everyone at the shop is wearing long pants for the first time since April.
6-3-97 Cloudy skies with Northeast winds made the Canadian hole flat and fast allowing sailors to drag race on 6.0m sails.
6-1 Sunday started off to be a rainy no wind morning. At 2:00 someone's wind prayers were answered, the sun came out and it started blowing out of the Southwest perfect 5.7m wind.

May 1997

5-30 Friday's wind continued out of the Northeast, giving visiting sailors a 6.0m session for their last day in town.
5-29 The Northeast wind has backed off to a comfortable 15-20mph. A few die hards are out sailing 7.5m sails at the hole.
5-28 Today was Charlie's turn to sail, Hatteras inlet was on fire with 4.1m conditions and head high waves.
5-27 Steve sailed a 4.1m at the turnout on Hatteras and got spanked.
5-26 The AM was great 5.1m sailing, thunderstorms shut it down in the afternoon.
5-25 Morning light again with 7.5m out on the water, the afternoon turned into a 5.1m feast.
5-24 Morning started out as a solid 6.5m, the afternoon it picked up to 5.1m.
5-23 SW winds at about mid 5.0m
5-21 The AM started under a solid 5.1m piece of monofilm and x-ply.
5-20 Sorry guys, I have been doing so much sailing I haven't had time to keep up the wind diary. Here is a quick run down of the last 3 days.
5-19 Southwest winds 4.1m on the sound (no wetsuit) 4.6m in the ocean.
5-18 Southwest winds 5.1m on the sound, 5.6m on the ocean, wearing shorties.
5-17 Winds were light out of the Southwest in the morning and slowly built until people were fully powered on 4.5m and 5.0m sails until dark
5-16 Afternoon winds gave sailors in Rodanthe a chance to sail on 6.0m sails late in the day.
5-15 Customers dragged their worn out bodies into the shop today complaining about be spanked on 4.0m sails. Sunny skies and 75 degree temperatures, who would live any where else?
5-14 Big rigs today, 7.5m rig em if you got em.
5-11 Southwest winds built late in the day. Reports from the Canadian hole put sailors on 5.0m and 5.5m sails. In Rodanthe sailors were on 4.5m sails. The sound has finally warmed up and sailors are in shorties or trunks.
5-10 Strange wind continues in Hatteras. Early morning Northwest wind blew hard and than faded by afternoon.(as expected) But, for no reason the wind came back up out of the West and sailors got to spend the afternoon on 4.5M sails.
5-9 Light Southwest breezes gave visiting sailors one more day to sail on 7.5m sails, before packing their cars and heading home
5-9B Weather update: After I submitted Friday's weather report about 7.5M sailing the wind suddenly started howling too 4.5m conditions. Sometimes it's worth waiting around that extra hour.
5-7 Southwest winds built steadily until everyone was sailing 3.5m sails by late afternoon.
5-4 Early Morning sailors began the day on 4.5M sails in a WestNorthWest wind. In the afternoon the wind changed more Northerly and sailors finished the afternoon on 6.5m sails.
5-3 Arriving sailors jumped right on their 3.5m and 4.0m sails and were blazing before they even had a chance to check in. A thunderstorm slowed things down in the afternoon and sailors finished the day on 5.0m sails.
5-2 Early morning Northwest winds blew perfect 4.0m, but faded by noon. Most sailors missed it because they were sleeping in late after Thursday's sailing.
5-1 What a day! Sunny skies, 75 degree temps, and smokin' 4.5M conditions. What else do I need to say. HATTERAS RULES!

April 1997

4-29 Strong Northeast winds gave sailors a chance to rage with 4.0M & 4.5m sails.
4-28 Stormy Southwest winds blew today, causing sailors to rig about 4 different times for the changing conditions
4-27 Southeast winds began blowing at about 2:00 today, giving sailors a afternoon of 6.5m sailing to warm up for Monday.
4-26 Arriving sailors enjoyed about two hours of 7.5m sailing today. We are expecting big winds for the beginning of the week.
4-25 Today's weather is sunny skies with light Southwest winds. The only sailor who was consistently planning was Roger, demo-ing the new World 8.2M.
4-24 A Ripping Northwest wind awoke visiting sailors today. Everyone started the day on 3.5M sails and finished off with 6.5M sails in the afternoon.
4-21 Steve Said "There were more cars parked at the Canadian hole today than I have ever seen." Southwest winds built thought out the day with sailors ending up on 5.5m sails
4-20 A late afternoon Northeast wind came up today at about 3:00, allowing sailors to run around on 6.5m and 7.5m sails.
4-18 Cold West North West winds blew all day today. Light weights were on 3.5m sails and Heavy's on 4.1m sails
4-17 We have warm and sunny weather today in Hatteras. Southwest winds have been building through out the day. As of 3:30pm sailors are on 6.0m sails. Later today we expect 5.0m conditions
4-15 While most people were rushing around trying to get their taxes filed. Visiting sailors spent the afternoon drag racing on slalom boards with 6.5m sails.
4-14 Morning roared to life with 25mph Northwest winds and cool temperatures. Sailor's got a good 4 hours of sailing before the wind backed off.
4-12 Today started with a light South wind that by afternoon turned into a smokin' 3.6m day.
4-13 What a beautiful day in Hatteras. This afternoon brought sunny skies, 70 degree temperatures and great 4.0m sail conditions.
4-9 Northeast winds built throughout the morning. Sailors found themselves derigging their 7.5m sails and re-rigging 5.0m's
4-8 Early morning Northwest winds put a chill in the today's temperature. Sailor's were able to sail 5.0m sails until about 1:00pm and then the wind faded out for the day.
4-7 Southwest winds continued at a steady 22 - 25mph all day today, allowing sailors to give their 4.5m and 5.0m sails a real work out.
4-6 Sunday delivered warm Southwest winds at 18 to 25mph, giving the new arrivals an easy 5.5m day to get the old arms back in shape.
4-4 Steve reports "The sailors who skipped breakfast and hit the water early got the best sailing today. The early morning sun sparkled, on the water, like that cubic zirconium ring you bought your girlfriend so you could still afford that new sail. 6.5m sails and slalom boards were the call."
4-2 Steve reports "After three straight days of 3.5m winds, slalom boards powered by 6.5m and 7.5m sails ruled the water this morning."
4-1 Starts out as a solid 4.0m day and turns into a smoking 3.5m day (no fooling). From Steve Roan

March 1997

3-31 After a needed day of rest, the wind returns out of the Northwest with solid 3.5m conditions. While the northeastern states get snow, we're down here smacking, shredding, slashing, & bashing. Get the picture. GET DOWN HERE !
3-29 Kevin (DaKine) and Holly (USWA) arrived in Hatteras after a red eye from The Gorge Friday night. They awoke Saturday morning to sunny skies, 75 degree temperatures and 25-30mph Southwest winds. Welcome to Hatteras guys!
3-27 While kitty Hawk had rain and thunderstorms the wind blew solid 4.5 conditions on the sound in Avon and the Canadian hole. Steve Schank from Sailworld Hood River spent the morning learning to swim in large wave conditions.
3-26 After a slow start in the afternoon, the Southwest wind built to respectable 5.5m conditions by 3:00. This gave visiting sailors a good three hours of sailing before dark
3-24 Brisk northwest winds hit Hatteras this morning with a clear blue sky. Sailors are reporting in being fully powered on 5.0m sails.
3-22 Saturday brings warm Southwest winds, sunny skies, and solid 6.5M conditions. Just a plain old beautiful 75 degree day.
3-19 Light rain fell on Steve Grover's head as he planed across the sound with a 5.7m sail and 8'10" slalom board.
3-16 Northerly winds brought cooler temperatures in Hatteras today. Only a few sailors ventured out with 6.5m sails in 50 degree temperatures.
3-15 Caleb reports from Rodanthe being wound up on his 4.5m sail with Northeast winds. The air temperature is 60 degrees with sunny skies.
3-14 As promised we had huge conditions today with Southeast wind of 25 to 30 mph. The Canadian hole was flat and fast with side offshore winds. Ten local sailors went down to the cove to find solid 4.0m conditions and mast high sets on the outside. A great test for my new 4.1 World that arrived yesterday.
3-13 - 6.0m Sail conditions dominated today's sailing, with the winds out of the Northeast and sunny skies. Log on for tomorrow's report, we are expecting epic conditions.
3-12 - Gerd Purnhagen, from Germany enjoys the Worldsail in perfect 5.6m conditions at the Canadian hole. The cool 55 degree temperatures feel warmer with the sunny skies.
3-9 - Northeast winds have brought cooler temperatures to Hatteras. The wind direction at the hole is side off shore causing the sailors to slug out 100 yards before they hit the solid 5.0m wind line.
3-8 - Winds are light out of the Southwest, expecting to build between 15 and 20mph.
3-7 - Dave from DC is out on his World 5.1m.
3-6 - The early bird gets the worm. Steve caught classic 3.6m conditions today from 9 am till noon. The Westerly wind then backed off to a steady 20 mph for some fun sailing for the late arrivals(Clark).
3-4 - Brisk North winds of 15 to 20 mph with temperatures in the mid fifties make today a full steamer day. Still no boots or gloves needed because of the warm sound and ocean water.
3-3 - Sunny, 70 & blowing 4.0m. Yepyepyep!!
3-2 - Steve & Charlie sailed today on 4.6m sails, with 75 degree temperatures and sunny skies. The ocean is unseasonably warm requiring only light wetsuits.
3-1 - Saturday brings Hatteras warm weather, sunny skies, and 10-15 mph winds out of the Southwest. A great long board cruising day.

February 1997

2-27 - Southwest winds of 25 - 30 mph and 70 degree temperatures. All the local sailors were ripping it up at the Canadian hole.
2-25 - North winds 15-20 knots.
2-23 - North winds at 20 knots, nobody sailing, all are licking wounds from yesterday.
2-22 - 70 degrees and 30 knots, Steve is sailing on a 4.1m maxed out.
2-19 - Sunny with solid 6.5 conditions at the hole without a sailor in sight, winds are out of the SW.
2-17 - Solid 4.0m conditions with sunny skies, Dave, Mark and Jim are out there sailing with 2 other sailors.
2-16 - Three sailors were at the Canadian hole this morning. sailing 6.5's with sunny conditions
2-15 - Solid 7.5m conditions all day long.
2-14 - Dave, Larry and Cathy sailed 5.0m today in 61 degree weather.
2-12 - Steve Roan re-opens shop for the spring season.

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