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.

This webinar series will cover the following topics:

• 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