Dear Iceboaters,
considering the latest forcasts Estonia is no longer in the game. The daytemperatures in Haapsalu might drop below - 20°C during the following week and thats why. In Sweden the windforcast is not promissing and some snow is forcasted as well. Anyway we found ice(so far in Västeras and Örebro, that will be sailed (if there is any wind) and checked again tomorrow. Due to the cold moving in from the east Poland might also become an option. Also there the Ice will be checked tomorrow. The wind and weatherforcast for Poland is much more positive, than in Sweden. We have to compare the actual situation in Sweden and Poland tomorrow morning. With two big regattas to be sailed after each other, with 4 groups each, we have to consider the negative windforcast and possibility of more snow for Sweden. If the Ice measured two days ago in Orkatowo,Sniardwy in Poland turns out to be thick and big enough by tomorrow it could be our choice, if not it will be Sweden.
My view and my responsibilty is to rather delay the decison, instead of kicking off with the risk of just getting one regatta in, if at all. I know it is tough on everyones travelplans, but please consider the risk to end up in the wrong place, while others have fun somewhere else. Tomorrow we will let you know more. Thank you for your understanding.
Due to the fact that some ferries between the Baltic and Sweden are cancelled, we decided to delay the first Qualifier race to 13:00 on Sunday and allow Check-Inn for those, who cannot be there Saturday evening personally, by telephone. The telephonenumber will be published here later.
Good Night!
JoerG-737
