Weather
Lets face it, the weather is pretty much an obsession for most Brits and if you're a sailor, well, that just makes it even more pertinent...
Current forecast and tidal information : Weather & Tides
A list of sources of weather information : Weather Forecasts
Information on the Coastguard MSI broadcasts : Maritime Safety Information (MSI)
- Haven't the foggiest idea?
- Knowing the type of fog is important for deciding when it is likely to clear.
- Folklore or Fact?
- Lets face it, when it comes to weather, we Brits are a bit obsessed, and you can't beat some of the old weather folklore to have many of us nodding sagely.
- Understanding and using NAVTEX Weather Actuals
- This article is for all those sailors who have found themselves weatherbound in some godforsaken port for an inordinate amount of time.
- How accurate are our forecasts?
- Weather forecasting and the methods by which we get forecasts have come a long way in the last 20 years.
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Information and Advice
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