This
is what a 16 knots - 29 km east wind looks like
in the Outer Harbour.
Small white caps
Consistent small waves across the harbour
Dark areas on the water where there are stronger gusts
Helm and crew (combined weight 320lb) hiking
Main out and luffing
Boat almost heeling even on a plan
Bow wave breaking off of boat
Stern depressed and creating a stern wave.
Please
Note: In an east wind the outer harbour is in the lee of the spit
therefore protected from Lake Ontario waves and the full force of
the wind.
