These Essential Marine Weather Tips Might Save Your Life

From: Cruising World - Thursday Aug 10,2023 02:00 pm

08/10/2023

Whether it's heat, heavy weather or hurricanes, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s a sampling of some pertinent weather-related content we hope will educate, inform and inspire as you plan for your next on-the-water adventure.

In the heart of adversity, when the sea and sky unite in tumultuous dance, the sailor's spirit finds its truest course. For it is in the tempest's grip that we harness the wind's fury, navigate the swells of uncertainty, and emerge stronger, wiser, and infinitely connected to the pulse of the ocean's soul.

Weather and Schedules, the Laws of Cruising

With the simple rule of “misery is optional,” the Totem crew chooses weather windows carefully.

Want to brush up on your marine weather skills? We have exciting news!

You can join CW contributors Behan and Jamie Gifford from SailingTotem.com at this year’s first-ever “Take the Helm” Seminar Series presented by Cruising World at the Newport International Boat Show.

Weather forecasting can seem as simple as opening an app with a graph of wind speed and direction, wave height, and chance of rain. Apps unlock exceptional forecasting potential, but, taken at face value, they may not line up with the weather you experience. This course will help you gain confidence in weather forecasting with a deeper understanding of forecast sources, interpreting the data and its variability, testing accuracy, and assessing instability to form a richer understanding of what the weather on the water will really be like.

What: “Basics of Marine Weather Forecasting” (a Take the Helm Seminar Series presentation)

When: Thursday, September 14, 2023

Where: 2023 Newport International Boat Show, Newport Marriott, Newport, RI

Secure your spot for this and our many other educational seminars now! Early-bird pricing ends soon. To register, or for more information, visit https://newportboatshow.com/take-the-helm-seminar-series/.