Why you should pay attention to weather patterns?

Weather is the single most important factor governing sailing and the safety of you and your a crew.  When we consider weather factors it is in this light and not whether it will be raining or sunny.    Comfort is important but safety is paramount.

What to look for in a Weather Forecast?

The most important factor is wind strength. You should also consider:

• Swell
• Wind direction
• Warnings - including the chances of an isolated thunder storm.

Where do I get the weather?

TV, radio, internet, (see the links below) , newspapers.   Onboard radio broadcasts from the Coastguard and the Coastal Patrol.  You will be introduced to weather in lesson 1 of your first course with Simply Sailing.  Impress your instructor by looking up the weather before your lesson!