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Deciphering Weather Apps (PredictWind Masterclass 1/5)
2 mars 2026 · 12 min · 16K vues
Sailor in orange boots braces on heeling boat
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PredictWind serves as a decision-support tool for offshore sailors when configured with accurate boat-specific data.2:55 To navigate effectively, captains should frame weather analysis around three core questions: what is the current weather, how should the boat perform in that forecast, and how is the plan holding up during the passage.3:28 Establishing a foundation requires inputting precise polars—the boat’s speed profile at various wind angles and speeds—and adjusting for real-world factors like reefing, upwind performance, and wave-induced slowdowns.6:33 Setting a conservative depth-avoidance limit, such as 20 meters, prevents the software from routing the vessel into hazardous coastal waters.6:55 Integrating a Data Hub allows the software to compare theoretical polars against actual performance, accounting for variables like bottom fouling and sail age.7:26 When planning departures, sailors should prioritize data on wave height, roll, and vertical acceleration over the visual route line to balance speed with crew comfort and safety.11:17
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