VERY important! Hobie 16/20 North Americans 2011

We have been given the option of 2 dates for the Ft Walton Beach NAC for the 16s and 20s

Oct 3-7 2011
and
Nov 7-11 2011

Your vote is very important!

FWB organizers first choice is the Nov date, it will give them breathing room between ours and another event they are hosting. The weather difference is minimal (check the weather for the area right now as its a year from NOW)
Its a little warmer in Oct and some have made plans for Oct as that is what we thought we were going with. The Oct date causes a conflict for the Pinata Regatta south of Tuscon
That is all the facts I have.

Polls will close NOV 10th so get out and VOTE!!

Wanted to mention:

According to windfinder: Oct will be 9 degrees warmer as an average and the wind will be 1mph better and the chances of wind are a little better too.

I'd like to encourage everyone, if possible, to vote on the November date for the 2011 NACs. Many Hobie 16 and 20 sailors enjoy the annual warm water/no wet suit Pinata Regatta to be held in October. We can't change our date due to tides and scheduling. Many of us want to sail in the 26th annual Pinata Regatta (which is the Division 2 Championships) AND the 2011 NAC'S. Thank you from the bottom of our hulls . . . Tucson Hobie Fleet 514

I vote for November

Hi,

Just a quick 2 cents....

The November dates fall during Veterans Day, which would mean a school day off for the kids. One less day to take them away from their classes...a VERY GOOD THING.

Also, Thanks tons for asking our opinions! Excellent Class leadership!

Mimi

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That's a bonus I didn't think about

Nov in FT Walton.... Too Cold

I vote Oct.

PLUS. You need to correct the link sent out and remove the +http

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VOTE! The fate of the world is being decided by 36 people??!!

November is off-season

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too cold in nov, it would be a 5 day madcatter, 2 days not bad 5 days brrrrrr

from FWBs' propaganda site

Average of 343 Sunny Days Per Year
Fall Average Temp: High 84° 29C, Low 54° 2C

Yearly Average Water Temperature
November 65 (depends on the weather....mostly colder)
"April and November can be a bit cool depending on surface temperatures...upper 60's to low 70's is the norm, your view of "comfortable" water temperatures will be less stringent than the local's" HTFU


from Weatherunderground trip planner

The Average High Temperature is 72 F with a historical range of 55 F to 80 F
The Average Low Temperature is 51 F with a historical range of 32 F to 75 F
There is a 0% chance of a Hot Day (temperature over 90°F / 32°C).
(0 days out of 77 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 0
There is a 99% chance of a Warm Day (temperature over 60°F / 16°C).
(76 days out of 77 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 4
There is a 0% chance of a Freezing Day (temperature below 32°F / 0°C).
(0 days out of 77 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 0

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All, I vote for November in Ft Walton Beach, FL. This date works better with the existing Division 2 schedule. Thanks.
Bill Feil

POLLS ARE CLOSED:
Officially- We'll be going with the NOVEMBER date, so make your plans accordingly. Not a great turnout on the vote, I have about a million people email me telling me their vote, but I can only vote ONCE on a poll like this.
This date willl be posted to the HCA-NA site shortly and NOR and offical notices will be posted going forward.
cw

All ya'all who are saying it's too cold in Nov. have no idea what cold is.

Plus better wind in Nov.?

DEQ204
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Hey Rico,
I am told by our person down there in FWB that its very comfortable this time of year. We are exactly ONE YEAR out on this event, so keep your eye on the local weather there right now.
cw