How We Get Weather Information

If you are wondering how we get our weather information without having access to the internet on the boat nor a TV news cast, we have our handy dandy VHF Radio (yes, it now works after sending it back and having it repaired).  NOAA updates the weather forecast and broadcasts this information on specific channels for specific areas, plus we have an SSB (Single Side Band Radio).  Every morning at approximately 6:45 am, we listen to the “Weather God”….Chris Parker.  He gives current weather conditions, synopsis and what to look forward to.  We can only listen to him.  Other sailors and or boater’s, subscribe to his services and he then will give out a “personal weather report” for where you are located.  This can help you very much because sometimes, that sailor right beside you gets his report and you are heading the same way!  He specializes in forecasts for the east coast of Florida and what the Gulf Stream conditions are and what the weather will be in the North, Middle and South Bahamas.  This also tells us where some of sailor friends are located and where they are heading. But if you have access to the internet, there are many weather web sites to check to see what the wind, wave and sea conditions are and what the weather will be doing for a week ahead.  Good planning, makes a great sail memorable.