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

YachtBoatNews

Recent Posts

Round the Island Race 2026

This year's Round the Island race was a gift for photographers. With the current heat…

17 hours ago

Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit in Scarlino

The Cape 31 Mediterranean Circuit produced another unforgettable weekend in Scarlino as 17 international teams…

17 hours ago

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez

The organisation of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez, whose 28th edition will take place from 26…

1 day ago

Round the Island Race

This year's 'exceptional' Round the Island Race has been hailed as one of the best…

1 day ago

Racing Division Sets Sail

The 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac presented by Wintrust is fully under way…

1 day ago

6th AEGEAN 600

The thrills and spills of the first three days of racing in the AEGEAN 600…

6 days ago