Building a Weather Picture
by Sam Landsman 1 Mar 2019 08:22 PST
Weather worksheet © Slowboat.com
One of the most important skills for successful cruising is understanding the weather and how it impacts your plans. This doesn't mean being a meteorologist, making your own forecasts, or interpreting esoteric weather charts. Rather, it means selecting the right forecast from professional meteorologists (NOAA, Environment Canada, European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts), utilizing real-time weather data from the multitude of weather reporting sites along the coast, and adjusting cruise plans accordingly.
Below is the process I use to gather and interpret the myriad information available.
Look ahead. Preparation for crossing any of the gates in the Pacific Northwest starts many days before the planned voyage.
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