Checked my log for a Feb/March 2014 two week sail. Winds were brisk, but not unmanageable, seas were a little on the high side, rain very scattered. As a point of reference, we reef at 18 knots. We only reefed once. All in all a great time.

There was one day with winds a little higher than the forecast 16 knots, and two boats appeared at Little Harbor JVD accompanied by chase boats. One was a steering problem, not sure about the other, my notes just observed that the boat was a mess.

So, comparing last year and this year, I would say there is no typical weather. It is dryer and windier (usually) during high season sails, and wetter during the summer. It is what it is, and that is why sailors need to be very aware of the wind and swell conditions every day.

We are looking forward to our first April sail this year. Can't wait to see what the "typical" April weather is.