Event Site sensor translation

infinitysa · Since 29 Aug 2009 5 Posts New Member

Hey,

I'm new to the area, and wondering how to read the event site sensor. Seems like a lot of readings in the 13-17 range the last few days, which is not enough to get out there for me, but does this actually mean 13-17, or something better, like 17-20? I also noticed that Swell City seems to always be 4-5 kts more. Maybe this sensor is more useful?

Thanks for the help.

Chooch · Sat Aug 29, 09 2:38 pm

The sensor at the event site is right on. But you have river current to take into consideration. 13-17 this time of yeah is actually like 16-21 with the river current. Swell City is always a bit stronger wind than at the Event Site. There is no good launch at Swell City but you can do a down winder from viento to hood river (7 miles) to get the good wind at Swell City. 13-17 at the Event Site sensor should be great 12m wind and is usually a lot cleaner wind then 9m and 7m at the event site.