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  • Safe Cruising with Modern Weather Tools Online Course

    Posted by Diona on July 23, 2026 at 9:51 am

    Every safe passage starts with good weather decisions. With today’s forecasting apps, routing software, and satellite technology, sailors have more information than ever before. The key is knowing how to use it.

    In this on-demand course, Craig “Smilie” Smith, Weather Routing Specialist at PredictWind and an offshore sailor with more than 120,000 nautical miles of experience, shares practical strategies for using modern weather tools to plan safer, more confident voyages. From choosing the right weather models and departure windows to understanding routing and offshore forecasting, Craig explains how experienced sailors turn weather data into smart decisions on the water.

    One sailor shared their biggest takeaway after the online course:

    “I was not aware of the complexity that is available to use forecast data to plan a trip. This class truly opened my eyes to the possibilities.”

    The replay is now available on demand!

    👉 Watch the full course here: https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/online-class/safe-cruising-with-modern-weather-tools

    Let’s hear from you: What’s your go-to weather app, forecasting tool, or weather resource before heading out on the water?

    • This discussion was modified 1 month, 3 weeks ago by  Diona.
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