Doing well in a long-distance race such as the Bayview Mack or Chicago Mac demands teamwork, endurance, and a routing strategy based on an accurate weather forecast. Developing a competitive strategy requires an understanding of basic weather forecasting principles, a familiarity with weather resources, and a working knowledge of modern routing software. This three-part webinar series is designed for sailors who are relatively new to long-distance racing or experienced competitors who would like to refresh their skills before the season begins. 

• Finding & Interpreting Weather Maps 
• Weather Forecast Model Basics 
• Wind Forecasting 
• Forecasting Thunderstorms 
• Doppler Weather Radar Basics

•  Getting Weather Data

• Measuring Forecast Model Accuracy 

• Weather Routing Essentials