Weather Skills For A Successful Race - Week 1
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Feb
18
Tue
$30
Weather Skills for a Successful Race
Week 1 - February 18, 2025
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.
Seminar 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