Weather Forecasting by Flags

I appreciate my neighbors’ flags-  I can easily check for wind speed and direction to determine my early morning activity (along with the tide chart posted in my kitchen).

High tide and no wind inspired me to kayak this morning.  Should have known better.  No wind = gnats and mosquitos on the bay.   I was swarmed as I lowered the boat into the bay and started off  (left the bug spray back at the house of course).   Paddled as quickly as I could to the main channel to catch a breeze (good exercise at least)- and splashed salt water on my arms and legs to soothe the bites!

Checked the flags again on the bay houses- ahhh, a slight breeze.  Much better for the rest of my excursion.

From my office windows, I watch the flags over Hoy’s 5 &10.  Nice, southeast breeze. Looks like a great beach day from here!