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Old 08-12-2008 | 09:32 AM
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WEDNESDAY
WEST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS DECREASING TO 15 TO 20 KNOTS.
SEAS 6 TO 9 FEET. BAYS AND COASTAL WATERWAYS ROUGH BECOMING CHOPPY
TO ROUGH. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS DECREASING TO AROUND
10 KNOTS OVERNIGHT. SEAS 4 TO 6 FEET SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET. BAYS
AND COASTAL WATERWAYS A LIGHT CHOP. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.

THURSDAY
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTHWEST BY
AFTERNOON. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET. BAYS AND COASTAL WATERWAYS SMOOTH.
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.

THURSDAY NIGHT
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 KNOTS. SEAS 1 TO 3 FEET.
BAYS AND COASTAL WATERWAYS SMOOTH. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.

FRIDAY
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTH TO
SOUTHWEST. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET. BAYS AND COASTAL WATERWAYS SMOOTH.
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.

SATURDAY
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTH TO
SOUTHWEST. SEAS 1 TO 2 FEET. BAYS AND COASTAL WATERWAYS SMOOTH.
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.



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Old 08-12-2008 | 10:07 AM
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that's what i like to hear!
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Old 08-12-2008 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by svl104
that's what i like to hear!
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winds are changing to the south southwest, HMMMM

thats what I like to hear, shouldmake for some great shots
if so!!!!! also, Jenni there are some holes on the course that
always catches people off guard. use your test session wisely!!

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Old 08-12-2008 | 11:12 AM
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Careful when comparing to lake swell sizes.
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i'm okay with swells just not 8 ft ones!
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Old 08-12-2008 | 06:50 PM
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Test as little as possible and save your equipment for the race. Not breaking is a big factor in big water and none of us have any self control to slow down. There have been more spin-outs, trips and stuffs at the turn closest to the outlet than any other race course we race on. The water there is CRAZY. If its kicken turn 1 normally has some good size swells that will knock the air out of your lungs if you land on your side. If you land flat you most likely wont walk for 2-3 days but those are your choices. Its all fun until 1/2 way into the race you realize you are light headed and probably are having some heat stroke. The good news is all your competitors are probably crying like little girls at this point and trying to think of ways they can come back in and say they had a problem.
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MD, You think I'll get to join in the fun?
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Old 08-12-2008 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TYPHOON
Test as little as possible and save your equipment for the race. Not breaking is a big factor in big water and none of us have any self control to slow down. There have been more spin-outs, trips and stuffs at the turn closest to the outlet than any other race course we race on. The water there is CRAZY. If its kicken turn 1 normally has some good size swells that will knock the air out of your lungs if you land on your side. If you land flat you most likely wont walk for 2-3 days but those are your choices. Its all fun until 1/2 way into the race you realize you are light headed and probably are having some heat stroke. The good news is all your competitors are probably crying like little girls at this point and trying to think of ways they can come back in and say they had a problem.
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LMAO that is Priceless!

I will be shooting from Turn Boat 7 SAT and S/F on Sunday, Looking forward to some good racing!
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i'm still in! I bought a neck brace just for this occasion!
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Originally Posted by Pete B
LMAO that is Priceless!

I will be shooting from Turn Boat 7 SAT and S/F on Sunday, Looking forward to some good racing!
Pete,NO pics of us till after the race.............we want to stay right side up! Randy no excusses here we never pull in although last year did leave a mark! three cracked teeth and two lost fillings I guess we need dentures. I will be humming sweet home Alabama the hole race...............looks like sunny isle water..........bright green!!!! Although I am betting on the crazy chickens just to improve our odds.
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