Oskar Kihlborg/Volvo Ocean Race
Cape Town, Friday 14 November 2008
Today: High pressure expanding east slackens the pressure gradient in the Cape Town area. This morning expect a slightly shifty SE'ly of 08-13 kts. The breeze builds a little during the midday and afternoon to 13-18 kts while trending right to the SSE/S. Could see some gustiness develop during the afternoon but speeds only reaching about 20 kts. Partly cloudy conditions this morning give way to increasing sunshine through the day. Warmer temperatures with a high near 21 C.
Saturday - Leg 2 Starting Day: The high moves further east Friday night and is very close to the course area by Saturday morning. The gradient eases to produce a very light 01-06 kt breeze that is highly variable in the lee of Table Mountain during the morning. Speeds recover to 05-10 kts from the S during the midday and early afternoon. Remaining S'ly with further strengthening into the 10-15 kt range likely by late afternoon. Skies are mostly sunny with a few fair weather clouds developing especially over land. Temperatures even warmer with a high into the low/mid 20s C.
Sunday/Monday: Light to moderate winds after the start. Expect a S'ly flow persisting through the weekend and into next week. On Saturday, look for 10-15 kts of breeze through the day. A little stronger 15-20 kts much of Monday. Remaining very mild with temperatures reaching into the mid 20s C under mostly sunny skies.