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How to use PredictWind Weather Tracking (and other questions answered…)
23 de julio de 2020 · 38 min · 68K vistas
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PredictWind weather models assist in planning a passage from Fiji to Opua, New Zealand, by identifying safe windows to avoid heavy weather and meet insurance requirements.15:08 To maintain coverage, the vessel must reach a position south of 30 degrees latitude by November 1st to avoid named tropical storms.21:37 The crew targets "John's Corner," a waypoint at 30 degrees south and 174 degrees east, to optimize wind angles for a beam reach during the seven-day transit.21:16 Daily analysis of the PWG and PWE models helps the crew monitor low-pressure systems moving off the Australian coast.22:36 Beyond weather routing, the crew manages salt-air corrosion on electronics through careful storage and utilizes the H5000 system for autopilot functionality.10:06 The family also navigates the social dynamics of buddy boating, noting that group sailing provides security during major passages but can introduce interpersonal friction.16:47
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