How to read a marine forecast before a passage
A practical sequence for checking zones, warnings, timing, wind, waves and observations before departure.
Guides
Weather concepts and pre-departure habits for cruising sailors.
Wind and waves: why one number is not enough
A forecast wind speed cannot describe gusts, wave period, direction, route exposure or crew margins.
What to do when marine forecasts disagree
When models diverge, compare issue times and locations, respect official warnings and preserve a way to delay or divert.