RSHYR 2023

RSHYR 2023 | Chris Lewis – Navigator of LawConnect

Chris Lewis, navigator aboard LawConnect, explains the unusual challenges of weather routing for the 2023 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race when the various wind models remain so divergent, only two days prior to the start.

The key to this uncertainty is the Low pressure cell in the upper atmosphere that is moving dynamically on the east coast and keeping everyone guessing as to how it will evolve and what that means for the race.

LawConnect crosses the finish line – photo © Crosbie Lorimer – Bow Caddy Media

Courtesy of PredinctWind we discussed the wind forecasts on Christmas Eve morning. In the hours since that forecast has continued to change

LawConnect during Day One of the 2023 Raymarine Australian Maxi Championship © Bow Caddy Media

by Bow Caddy Media

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