Appendix 5

Special outlooks and forecasts prepared and issued for the
1998 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR 1998 TELSTRA SYDNEY TO HOBART
YACHT RACE

Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology at 1020 hr 23/12/98



Saturday: N/NE 10 to 15 knots ahead of a southerly change around 25 to 30 knots with stronger gusts expected around mid-afternoon (1500 to 1600 hr EDST). Chance of thunderstorms ahead of the change.

Sunday: SW winds around 15 to 20 knots south of Jervis Bay and into Bass Strait tending more SE around 15 knots north of Jervis Bay.

Monday: Winds tending NE to NW in Bass Strait and the Tasmanian coast around 10 to 15 kt but increasing to 15 to 25 knots over the afternoon ahead of a cold front situated to the west of Tasmania.


Winds along the NSW coast will tend N to NE around 10 to 15 knots.

Tuesday: A W to SW change around 20 to 25 knots is expected to move through Tasmania and Bass Strait over the day and this will move up the NSW coast as a Southerly of similar strength late Tuesday/early Wednesday.

Please note: That this outlook is based on limited data and will need to be fine-tuned.

WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR 1998 TELSTRA SYDNEY TO HOBART
YACHT RACE

Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology at 0830 hr 24/12/98



Saturday: SE/NE 10 to 15 knots ahead of a southerly change around 25 to 30 knots with stronger gusts expected late Saturday. Chance of showers and thunderstorms ahead of the change.


Sunday: SW winds around 15 to 20 knots south of Jervis Bay and into Bass Strait tending more SE around 15 knots over the day. North of Jervis Bay winds generally SE/E around 15 to 18 kt and gradually abating.

Monday: Winds tending NE to N in Bass Strait and the Tasmanian coast around 10 to 15 kt but increasing to 15 to 25 knots over the afternoon ahead of a cold front situated well to the west of Tasmania.


Winds along the NSW coast will tend N to NE around 10 to 15 knots, stronger at times on the south coast.

Tuesday: Winds generally around 20 to 25 knots from the NE to NW ahead of the cold front, turning W/SW at 20 kt during the early evening. Wind speeds should abate fairly quickly after the change. This front is showing signs of slipping away to the SE and as such will find difficulty making it to the NSW coast.


Please note: That this outlook is based on limited data and will need to be fine-tuned.

Bureau of Meteorology


New South Wales Regional Office
02 9296 1555

SYDNEY - HOBART
YACHT RACE 4 DAY OUTLOOK

26 - 29 December 1998


ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
at 2.00pm on Friday the 25th of December 1998 - 12-25


Saturday 26th of December 1998

Synoptic Situation: High near NZ, cold front moving through Victoria, expected to reach the South NSW coast in the evening and the Illawarra coast overnight.

Forecast area: Sydney to Illawarra Coast.

Wind: N/NE winds 10/15 knots, freshening to 15/20 knots during the afternoon. S'ly winds 15/25 knots behind the change.

Seas/Swell: Seas 1 to 2m. Swell 1 to 1.5m.

Weather: Mainly fine, showers and thunderstorms with the change.

Sunday 27th of December 1998

Synoptic Situation: Front moving through Sydney by early morning. High ridging to the south coast and possible low developing to the west of Tasmania.

Forecast area: Illawarra to Bass Strait.

Wind: S/SE winds 15/20 knots.

Weather: Isolated shower NSW coast.

Monday 28th of December 1998

Synoptic Situation: High moving into the east Tasman Sea.

Forecast area: NSW South Coast to Tasmania.

Wind: Winds tending N/NE 10/15 knots NSW coast and N/NW 15/20 Bass Strait.

Weather: Fine.

Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales Regional Office
02 9296 1555

SYDNEY - HOBART
YACHT RACE 4 DAY OUTLOOK

26 - 29 December 1998

ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
at 2.00pm on Friday the 25th of December 1998 - 12-25



Tuesday 29th of December 1998

Synoptic Situation: High in Tasman Sea and front in east Bight, expected to reach Tasmania later in the day.

Forecast area: Bass Strait to Tasman Island.

Wind: N/NW 15/25 knots ahead of a late W/SW change 20/25 knots.

Weather: Showers developing with the change.

Contact: Philip King
02 9296 1675

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NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
300 Elizabeth St. Sydney, Ph [02] 9296 1555

SYDNEY - HOBART YACHT RACE FORECAST 26 - 31 December 1998

Forecasts issued from Sydney covering Sydney --> 38S on Weather by fax 1902 935 244

Dec 26 (0500, 1000, 1300)     Sydney       -->    Jervis Bay

    27 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

    28 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

Forecasts issued from Hobart covering 38S --> Hobart 

    on Weather by fax 1902 935 247

Dec 27 (1300)                  Bass Strait

    28 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas. from 1300

    29 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    30 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    31 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

Coastal Observations are available from 1902 935 813

ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
Issued at 0448 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998

FOR
AREA: Sydney to Jervis Bay.

SYNOPTIC SISTUATION: A high near New Zealand is ridging onto the central NSW coast. Trough in western Victoria and cold front approaching Adelaide.

WARNINGS: Strong wind warning current for waters SOUTH of Ulladulla.

WIND: West to northwest winds 5/10 knots inshore at first, east ot northeast winds 10/15 knots offshore. Northeast seabreezes developing inshore around midday, 10/15 knots at first but freshening to 20 knots by late afternoon, persisting into the evening. A southerly change 20/30 knots expected to move up the NSW coast overnight. Expected near Jervis Bay around midnight-2am and then near Sydney around 3am-5am Sunday.

WAVES: 1 to 2 metres, rising to 3 metres with S'ly change .

SWELL: 1 to 1.5 metres, rising to 2 metres with passage of change.

WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing this evening ahead of the change. A few showers persisting following the southerly change.

OUT LOOK FOR NEXT 48 HOURS: Following passage of southerly change winds should abate within a few hours and tend south to southeast 15/25 knots during Sunday.

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NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
300 Elizabeth St. Sydney, Ph [02] 9296 1555

SYDNEY - HOBART YACHT RACE FORECAST 26 - 31 December 1998

Forecasts issued from Sydney covering Sydney --> 38S on Weather by fax 1902 935 244 

Dec 26 (0500, 1000, 1300)     Sydney       -->    Jervis Bay

    27 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

    28 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

Forecasts issued from Hobart covering 38S --> Hobart on Weather by fax 1902 935 247 

Dec 27 (1300)                  Bass Strait

    28 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas. from 1300

    29 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    30 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    31 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

Coastal Observations are available from 1902 935 813

ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
Issued at 0904 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998

FOR

AREA: Sydney to Jervis Bay.

SYNOPTIC SISTUATION: A high near New Zealand is ridging onto the central NSW coast. A low 995hPa near Lord Howe Island is slow moving. A cold front is over western Victoria.

WARNINGS: Gale Warning is current south from Broken Bay.

WIND: Northeast wind 10/15 knots freshening to 15/25 knots by late afternoon or evening. A S/SW change 30/35 knots, with stronger gusts, expected near Jervis Bay around midnight-2am and then near Sydney around 3am-5am Sunday.

WAVES: 1 to 2 metres, rising to 3 to 4 metres with S'ly change .

SWELL: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres after S'ly change.

WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing this evening ahead of the change. A few showers persisting following the southerly change.

OUT LOOK FOR NEXT 48 HOURS: Winds moderating north of Jervis Bay Sunday evening. Strong to gale force SW/W winds south of Jervis Bay expected to moderate Monday evening.

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NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
300 Elizabeth St. Sydney, Ph [02] 9296 1555

SYDNEY - HOBART YACHT RACE FORECAST 26 - 31 December 1998

Forecasts issued from Sydney covering Sydney --> 38S on Weather by fax 1902 935 244 

Dec 26 (0500, 1000, 1300)     Sydney       -->    Jervis Bay

    27 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

    28 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

Forecasts issued from Hobart covering 38S --> Hobart on Weather by fax 1902 935 247 

Dec 27 (1300)                  Bass Strait

    28 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas. from 1300

    29 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    30 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    31 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

Coastal Observations are available from 1902 935 813

ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
Issued at 1209 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998

FOR

AREA: Sydney to Jervis Bay.

SYNOPTIC SISTUATION: A high near New Zealand is ridging onto the central NSW coast. A low 995hPa near Lord Howe Island is slow moving. A cold front is over central Victoria.

WARNINGS: Gale Warning is current south from Broken Bay.

WIND: North to northeast wind 15/20 knots freshening to 20/25 knots by late afternoon or evening. A S/SW change 30/35 knots, with stronger gusts, expected near Jervis Bay around midnight-2am and then near Sydney around 3am-5am Sunday. Wind may tend briefly NW 15/20 knots prior to the change.

WAVES: 1 to 2 metres, rising to 3 to 4 metres with S'ly change .

SWELL: 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres after S'ly change.

WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing this evening ahead of the change. A few showers persisting following the southerly change.

OUT LOOK FOR NEXT 48 HOURS: Winds moderating north of Jervis Bay Sunday evening. Strong to gale force SW/W winds south of Jervis Bay expected to moderate Monday evening.

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NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
300 Elizabeth St. Sydney, Ph [02] 9296 1555

SYDNEY - HOBART YACHT RACE FORECAST 26 - 31 December 1998

Forecasts issued from Sydney covering Sydney --> 38S on Weather by fax 1902 935 244 

Dec 26 (0500, 1000, 1300)     Sydney       -->    Jervis Bay

    27 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

    28 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

Forecasts issued from Hobart covering 38S --> Hobart on Weather by fax 1902 935 247 

Dec 27 (1300)                  Bass Strait

    28 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas. from 1300

    29 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    30 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    31 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

Coastal Observations are available from 1902 935 813

ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
UPDATED at 1450 on Saturday the 26th of December 1998

FOR

AREA: Sydney to Jervis Bay.

SYNOPTIC SISTUATION: A high near New Zealand is ridging onto the central NSW coast. A low 995hPa near Lord Howe Island is slow moving. A cold front is over central Victoria.

WARNINGS: Storm Warning is current south from Merimbula. Gale Warning is current south from Broken Bay.

WIND: North to northeast wind 20/25 knots ahead of a W/SW change 25/35 knots, with stronger gusts, expected near Jervis Bay around midnight-2am and then near Sydney around 3am-5am Sunday. Wind may tend briefly northwest 15/20 knots prior to the change.

WAVES: 1 to 2 metres, rising to 3 metres offshore with W/SW change. SWELL: 1 to 2 metres.

WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing tonight ahead of the change then clearing tomorrow.

OUT LOOK FOR NEXT 48 HOURS: Winds moderating north of Jervis Bay Sunday night. Gale to storm force W winds south of Jervis Bay expected to moderate Monday evening.

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NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
300 Elizabeth St. Sydney, Ph [02] 9296 1555

SYDNEY - HOBART YACHT RACE FORECAST 26 - 31 December 1998

Forecasts issued from Sydney covering Sydney --> 38S on Weather by fax 1902 935 244 

Dec 26 (0500, 1000, 1300)     Sydney       -->    Jervis Bay

    27 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

    28 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

Forecasts issued from Hobart covering 38S --> Hobart on Weather by fax 1902 935 247 

Dec 27 (1300)                  Bass Strait

    28 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas. from 1300

    29 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    30 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    31 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

Coastal Observations are available from 1902 935 813

ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
Issued at 0213 on Sunday the 27th of December 1998

FOR

AREA: Jervis Bay to Gabo Island.

SYNOPTIC SISTUATION: A deepening low near 41S 149E moving ENE at about 20 knots. Cold front through Sydney/38S 152E/41S 149E moving E at about 20knots.

WARNINGS: Storm Warning is current south from Merimbula. Gale Warning is current south from Broken Bay.

WIND: W/SW winds 25/35 knots, with stronger gusts. Winds increasing to the south of Merimbula offshore, reaching 40/50 knots this afternoon as low deepens.

WAVES: 2 to 3 metres, rising to 4 to 5 metres offshore in the south.

SWELL: 1 to 2 metres, rising to 3 to 4 metres offshore south of Merimbula.

WEATHER: Scattered showers and thunderstorms at first, clearing during the morning.

OUT LOOK FOR NEXT 48 HOURS: W/SW winds moderating overnight Sunday to 20/25 knots, possibly still reaching 35 knots at times near Bass Strait.

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NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
300 Elizabeth St. Sydney, Ph [02] 9296 1555

SYDNEY - HOBART YACHT RACE FORECAST 26 - 31 December 1998

Forecasts issued from Sydney covering Sydney --> 38S on Weather by fax 1902 935 244 

Dec 26 (0500, 1000, 1300)     Sydney       -->    Jervis Bay

    27 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

    28 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

Forecasts issued from Hobart covering 38S --> Hobart on Weather by fax 1902 935 247 

Dec 27 (1300)                  Bass Strait

    28 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas. from 1300

    29 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    30 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    31 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

Coastal Observations are available from 1902 935 813

ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
Issued at 1209 on Sunday the 27th of December 1998

FOR Sunday 27th of December 1998

AREA: Jervis Bay to Gabo Island.

SYNOPTIC SISTUATION: Low 987hPa eastern Bass Strait expected to move to the east today.

WARNINGS:
Storm Warning is current south from Merimbula.
Gale Warning is current south from Broken Bay.

WIND: W/SW 25/35 knots, with stronger gusts, increasing to 40/50 knots offshore south of Merimbula today. Wind decreasing to 15/25 knots north of Merimbula Monday and 25/35 knots south of Merimbula during Monday.

WAVES: 2 to 3 metres, rising to 4 to 5 metres offshore in the south today.

SWELL: 1 to 2 metres, rising to 3 metres in south.

WEATHER: Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in the south.

OUT LOOK FOR NEXT 48 HOURS: NW/SW winds 10/15 knots at first Tuesday with afternoon NE seabreeze about 15 knots. Fine weather.

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YACHT RACE FORECAST
26-31 DECEMBER 1998
Issued at 1240 hours on Sunday , 27/12/98

FORECASTS ISSUED FROM SYDNEY COVERING SYDNEY TO 38S ARE AVAILABLE
ON WEATHER BY FAX (1902 935811)
DEC 27 (0200,1300) - JERVIS BAY TO GABO ISLAND
DEC 28 (0200,1300) - JERVIS BAY TO GABO ISLAND

FORECASTS ISSUED FROM HOBART COVERING 38S TO HOBART ARE AVAILABLE
ON WEATHER BY FAX (1902 935812)
DEC 27 ( 1300) - BASS STRAIT
DEC 28 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 29 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 30 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 31 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST

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SYNOPTIC SITUATION:

Low 988 hectopascals centred just east of Flinders Island at noon Sunday and expected to move slowly east to southeast today then more rapidly south to southeast tomorrow.

WARNINGS: Storm Warning for eastern Bass Strait ( Victorian area ).
Gale Warning for all Tasmanian coastal waters.

FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HOURS:
38S to 40S...
West to southwest winds 30 to 40 knots - locally 40 to 50 knots near the Victorian coast - easing to be 25 to 35 knots by early Monday morning then 20 to 25 knots by midday. 5 to 6 metre seas slowly abating. Southwest swell 3 metres. Showers. Visibility fair to good.

40S to Eddystone Point...
Southwest winds 30 to 35 knots easing to be 25 to 30 knots early Monday morning and 20 to 25 knots by midday. 4 to 5 metre seas slowly abating tomorrow. Southerly swell around 2.5 metres. Showers or rain periods. Visibility fair.

Eddystone Point to Tasman Island... Southeast to southerly wionds increasing to 25 to 35 knots this afternoon then shifting southwest similar speed overnight ( less close inshore) then easing to be 20 to 25 knots by midday Monday. 4 to 5 metre seas slowly abating tomorrow. Rain or drizzle periods. Visibility fair to poor.

OUTLOOK FOR THE FURTHER 48 HOURS: Slowly moderating southwest winds - shifting westerly Monday night and into Tuesday. Clearing showers. Visibility fair to good.

South of Tasman Island southwest winds 25 to 35 knots midday Monday tending westerly Monday night then west to northwest 15 to 25 knots into Tuesday. Clearing showers. Visibility fair to good.
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SYDNEY TO HOBART
YACHT RACE FORECAST
26-31 DECEMBER 1998
Issued at 0205 hours on Monday , 28/12/98

FORECASTS ISSUED FROM SYDNEY COVERING SYDNEY TO 38S ARE AVAILABLE
ON WEATHER BY FAX (1902 935811)
DEC 28 (0200,1300) - JERVIS BAY TO GABO ISLAND
FORECASTS ISSUED FROM HOBART COVERING 38S TO HOBART ARE AVAILABLE
ON WEATHER BY FAX (1902 935812)
DEC 28 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 29 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 30 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 31 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST

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SYNOPTIC SITUATION:

Low 984 hectopascals centred 200nm east of Flinders Island at midnight Sunday and expected to move slowly east to southeast at first then more rapidly south to southeast during the day.

WARNINGS:
Gale Warning for eastern Bass Strait ( Victorian area ).
Gale Warning for all Tasmanian coastal waters.

FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HOURS:
38S to 40S...
West to southwest winds 35 to 45 knots, 30 to 40 knots south of 39S, generally easing to 30 to 40 knots early morning and to 20 to 30 knots during the day. Winds tending west to southwesterly at 15 to 25 knots
Monday night.
4 to 6 metre seas abating to 3 to 5 metres early morning and to 2 to 4 metres during the day. Southwest swell 3 metres. Showers. Visibility fair to good.

40S to Eddystone Point...
Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots, locally 35 knots early morning and easing to 20 to 20 knots by midday and 15 to 25 knots in the evening. 4 to 5 metre seas slowly abating to 2 to 4 metres by midday. Southerly swell around 2.5 metres. Drizzle periods clearing during the day. Visibility fair.

Eddystone Point to Tasman Island...
Southwest to southerly winds 20 to 30 knots, to 35 knots offshore, shifting southwest during the morning at 20 to 30 knots and westerly Monday evening at 15 to 25 knots. 3 to 4 metre seas slowly abating. Drizzle periods clearing during the morning. Visibility fair to poor.

OUTLOOK FOR THE FURTHER 48 HOURS:
Slowly moderating westerly winds, shifting west to northwesterly early Tuesday. Northwesterly winds increasing Tuesday afternoon to strong wind strength.
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NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL OFFICE
300 Elizabeth St. Sydney, Ph [02] 9296 1555

SYDNEY - HOBART YACHT RACE FORECAST 26 - 31 December 1998

Forecasts issued from Sydney covering Sydney --> 38S on Weather by fax 1902 935 244 

Dec 26 (0500, 1000, 1300)     Sydney       -->    Jervis Bay

    27 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

    28 (0200, 1300)           Jervis Bay   -->    Gabo Island

Forecasts issued from Hobart covering 38S --> Hobart on Weather by fax 1902 935 247 

Dec 27 (1300)                  Bass Strait

    28 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas. from 1300

    29 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    30 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

    31 (0200, 1300)            Bass Strait & East Coast Tas.

Coastal Observations are available from 1902 935 813

ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY, SYDNEY
Issued at 0208 on Monday the 28th of December 1998

FOR Sunday 27th of December 1998

AREA: Jervis Bay to Gabo Island.

SYNOPTIC SISTUATION: Low 984hPa eastern Bass Strait expected to move away to the southeast rapidly today.

WARNINGS: Gale Warning is current for NSW coastal waters south of Broken Bay for this morning.

WIND: W/SW 20/30 knots, reaching 25/35 knots offshore south of Merimbula. Wind decreasing to 15/25 knots and tending south to southeast by late today.

WAVES: 2 to 4 metres, gradually abating to 1 to 2.5 metres by late today.

SWELL: 1 to 2 metres, rising to 3 metres in south.

WEATHER: Cloudy but generally fine.

OUT LOOK FOR NEXT 48 HOURS: NW/SW winds 10/15 knots at first Tuesday with afternoon NE seabreezes about 15 knots. Fine weather.

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SYDNEY TO HOBART
YACHT RACE FORECAST
26-31 DECEMBER 1998
issued at 1220 hours on monday , 28/12/98

FORECASTS ISSUED FROM SYDNEY COVERING SYDNEY TO 38S ARE AVAILABLE
ON WEATHER BY FAX (1902 935811)
DEC 28 (    1300) - JERVIS BAY TO GABO ISLAND

FORECASTS ISSUED FROM HOBART COVERING 38S TO HOBART ARE AVAILABLE
ON WEATHER BY FAX (1902 935812)
DEC 28 (    1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 29 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 30 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 31 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST

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SYNOPTIC SITUATION:

Low 984 hectopascals centred 350nm east of Swansea at midday Monday and expected to accelerate away to the south-southeast.

WARNINGS:
Strong wind warning for southeast Tasmanian coastal waters between Southeast Cape and Tasman Island.

FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HOURS:
38s to 41s...
West to southwest winds 20 to 30 knots easing to 15 to 25 knots this evening then 10 to 20 knots tomorrow. Seas 3 to 4 metres abating to 2 metres tomorrow morning. West to southwest swell 2 metres crossing south to southeast swell 2 to 3 metres. Isolated light showers. visibility fair to good.

41s to Tasman Island...
Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots tending westerly 15 to 20 knots this evening. 2 to 3 metre seas abating to 1 to 2 metres tomorrow. South to southeast swell near 3 metres. Fine. Visibility good.

Tasman Island to Cape Raoul...
Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots easing to 20 to 30 later today and shifting westerly. West to northwest wind 15 to 20 knots tomorrow morning. 4 to 5 metre seas abating to 3 metres later today then 1 to 2 metres tomorrow. Southwest swell 2 metres crossing southeast swell 2 metres. Isolated light showers. Visibility fair to good.

Cape Raoul to Hobart...
Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots tending west to northwest 12 to 17 knots this evening then northwest similar speed early tomorrow. 1 to 2 metre seas decreasing overnight to 1 metre. 2 metre southerly swell. Fine. Visibility good.

OUTLOOK FOR THE FURTHER 48 HOURS:
Continuation of the moderate to fresh westerly airflow which will be established by early tuesday. Weak fronts are likely to pass the south coast of Tasmania - rather than cross it. Sea breezes inshore Tasmania's east and southeast coasts.
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SYDNEY TO HOBART
YACHT RACE FORECAST
26-31 DECEMBER 1998
issued at 0150 hours on Tuesday , 29/12/98

FORECASTS ISSUED FROM SYDNEY COVERING SYDNEY TO 38S ARE AVAILABLE
ON WEATHER BY FAX (1902 935811)
- JERVIS BAY TO GABO ISLAND

FORECASTS ISSUED FROM HOBART COVERING 38S TO HOBART ARE AVAILABLE
ON WEATHER BY FAX (1902 935812)
DEC 29 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 30 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 31 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST

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SYNOPTIC SITUATION:

A 982 hectopascal low centred to the distant southeast of Tasmania and continuing to move rapidly away. Broad low pressure zone southwest of tasmania with an embedded front to clip southern Tasmania Monday evening.
High pressure ridge lying east-west across the southern mainland.

WARNINGS:
Strong wind warning for southern Tasmanian coastal waters between Port Davey and Southeast Cape which is likely to be extended later Monday to the area south of Tasman Island.

FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HOURS:
38s to Abeam Eddystone Point-
West to northwest winds 10 to 20 knots, locally reaching 25, particularly in the afternoon. seas to 2 metres, locally 3. West to southwest swell 2 metres, crossing a south to southeast swell 2 to 3 metres.
Weather dry. Visibility fair.

Abeam Eddystone Point to Tasman Island...
Variable winds 5 to 15 knots tending west to northwesterly 10 to 20 knots by sunrise Monday, then local afternoon sea breezes to 15 knots developing inshore.
Seas 1 to 2 metres. South to southeast swell to 3 metres, slowly decreasing.
Weather dry with visibility good.

Tasman Island to Hobart....
West to northwest winds 10 to 20 knots, with local inshore afternoon sea breezes inshore in the Derwent estuary Monday afternoon.
Winds well south of Tasman Island this evening locally reaching northwest at 20 to 25 knots.
1 to 2 metre seas in open waters. 2 to 2.5 metre south to southeast swell.
Weather fine except for local drizzle patches in the early hours of Monday morning, otherwise visibility good.

OUTLOOK FOR THE FURTHER 48 HOURS:
Continuation of the moderate to fresh westerly airflow over Tasmania. Weak fronts are likely to pass near the south coast of Tasmania. Sea breezes inshore on Tasmania's east and southeast coasts.
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ZCZC
1998-12-29 12:25:01 000005 message processed (VIC time)
40:4:450300141::::2
IDS00T00
SYDNEY TO HOBART
YACHT RACE FORECAST
26-31 DECEMBER 1998
issued at 1225 hours on Tuesday , 29/12/98

FORECASTS ISSUED FROM SYDNEY COVERING SYDNEY TO 38S ARE AVAILABLE
ON WEATHER BY FAX (1902 935811)
- JERVIS BAY TO GABO ISLAND

FORECASTS ISSUED FROM HOBART COVERING 38S TO HOBART ARE AVAILABLE
ON WEATHER BY FAX (1902 935812)
DEC 29 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 30 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 31 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST

SYNOPTIC SITUATION:

High pressure ridge lying east-west across the southern mainland, combined with low pressure systems well south of Tasmania leading to a strong westerly stream with embedded weak fronts.

WARNINGS:
Strong wind warning for southern Tasmanian coastal waters between Low Rocky Point and Bruny Island and a strong wind warning for northern Tasmanian coastal waters between West Point and Eddystone Point.

FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HOURS:
38s to Abeam Eddystone Point-
West to northwest winds 10 to 20 knots, locally reaching 30, mainly this afternoon. Seas to 2 metres, locally 3. West to southwest swell 2 metres, crossing an abating south to southeast swell about 2 metres. A shower or two this afternoon and overnight. Visibility fair.

Abeam Eddystone Point to Tasman Island...
Generally west to northwesterly winds 10 to 20 knots, but winds becoming north to northeast 5 to 15 knots near Bicheno this afternoon, with local afternoon sea breezes to 15 knots inshore.
Seas 1 to 2 metres. south to southeast swell about 2 metres, slowly decreasing. Weather a shower or two, with visibility good.

Tasman Island to Hobart....
West to northwest winds 10 to 20 knots, with a chance of inshore afternoon sea breezes in the Derwent estuary during the afternoon. winds well south of Tasman Island locally reaching northwest at 20 to 25 knots. 1 to 2 metre seas in open waters. 2 to 2.5 metre south to southeast swell. Weather a few showers, reducing visibility to about 10 km at times.

OUTLOOK FOR THE FURTHER 48 HOURS:
Westerlies persisting in the south 15 to 25 knots, easing, becoming light and variable in the north. Sea breezes inshore on Tasmania's east and southeast coasts.
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ZCZC
40:4:450300141::::2
IDS00T00
SYDNEY TO HOBART
YACHT RACE FORECAST
26-31 DECEMBER 1998
Issued at 0150 hours on Wednesday, 30/12/98

FORECASTS ISSUED FROM SYDNEY COVERING SYDNEY TO 38S ARE AVAILABLE ON WEATHER BY FAX (1902 935811)
- JERVIS BAY TO GABO ISLAND

FORECASTS ISSUED FROM HOBART COVERING 38S TO HOBART ARE AVAILABLE ON WEATHER BY FAX (1902 935812)
DEC 30 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST
DEC 31 (0200,1300) - BASS STRAIT AND TASMANIAS EAST COAST

WEATHER BY FAX costs 60c/min; more via International, Inmarsat or Mobile.

SYNOPTIC SITUATION:

High pressure ridge lying east-west across the southern mainland, combined with low pressure systems well south of Tasmania leading to a fresh westerly stream with embedded fronts passing just south of Tasmania.

WARNINGS:
Strong Wind Warning for southern Tasmanian coastal waters between Low Rocky Point and Bruny Island.

FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HOURS:
38S to abeam Eddystone point-
West to northwest winds 10 to 20 knots, locally reaching 25, mainly this afternoon. Seas to 2 metres, locally 3. West to southwest swell 2 metres, crossing an abating south to southeast swell of 1 to 2 metres. Fine weather and visibility fair.

Abeam Eddystone Point to Tasman Island...
Generally west to northwesterly winds 10 to 20 knots, but winds becoming north to northeast 5 to 15 knots near Bicheno this afternoon, with local afternoon sea breezes to 15 knots inshore. Seas 1 to 2 metres. South to southeast swell about 2 metres, slowly decreasing. Weather a shower or two, with visibility good.

Tasman Island to Hobart....
West to northwest winds 10 to 20 knots, with a chance of inshore afternoon sea breezes in the Derwent estuary. Winds well south of Tasman Island locally reaching northwest 20 to 25 knots. 1 to 2 metre seas in open waters. 2 metre southwest to southeast swell. Weather mainly fine with good visibility.

OUTLOOK FOR THE FURTHER 48 HOURS:
Westerlies in the south 15 to 25 knots and easing, while becoming light and variable in the north. Sea breezes inshore on Tasmania's east and southeast coasts.

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