For what it is worth, when we did the FtL to Mia a few weeks back the wind was very onshore. This did make the race pretty hard on the legs, but the speeds were fine. While I thought that the onshore winds would make people ride close to shore, it actually had the opposite affect. Racers were staying as far out as they could because we were worried that if you got to close to shore you may have to tack. This would likly be the case if he wind was onshore in Jupiter as well.
I for one would expect that this race with more east wind woud be significantly more difficult than last year, but a great challenge anyway. With all of the jetties and piers along the route, riders would be trying to push to the outside to avoid tacking. As soon as we reach the corner the ride would be pretty easy again. It looks as though the wind will be a bit better than our FTL to MIA run a few weeks back. This would allow people to get off shore a bit farther. The water start would become very important as well. I am just concerned that if the wind doesn't come next weekend, that if we run it on a week day our 100 racers will quickly subside to 25 or so. That's just my 2 cents.
If we don't do it maybe we could have a practice "ROUND WINDER" eithe in FTL or Miami. Let me know Neil. thx.
Kent
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