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How I prepare my weather and routing for an Atlantic crossing
10. mai 2026 · 13 min · 751 visninger · Marigot
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A sailor preparing for an Atlantic crossing on a Beneteau Oceanis 440 uses a multi-layered strategy for weather forecasting and route planning.0:09 The primary tool for long-term weather analysis is the Windy premium subscription, which allows for comparing different weather models and tracking wind, gusts, and currents.0:51 For specific routing, the sailor utilizes the FastSea application, which integrates with a Garmin inReach satellite communicator to generate routes based on the boat's polar performance data.3:52 The sailor limits the routing parameters to a 30-knot wind maximum and exports the resulting GPX files into OpenCPN to visualize the planned path and monitor AIS data.5:09 In addition to automated routing, the sailor coordinates with a remote weather router to refine the passage plan.11:02 The strategy emphasizes manual preparation and long-term observation of weather patterns over reliance on high-bandwidth solutions like Starlink.12:17 The planned route includes an initial stop in the BVI to acclimate the crew before the main crossing.11:25
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