Fastnet weather forecast

Mike Broughton gazes into his crystal ball to see how the weather will pan out in the Rolex Fastnet Race

1300 Wednesday 15 August Getting to the ‘far end of the crystal ball’, this NOAA chart shows a ridge of high pressure stating to move in from the west on Wednesday at 1300. Note 2 mb isobar spacing. Winds generally getting lighter across the racetrack.