Specifically their virtual bouy model for the Sea of Cortez area. Has anyone used it? How accurate is it? How accurate are their 7 day forcasts? Any input would be helpful. Thanks, Ross
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Don and a few of the other weather forcasters
in the sea made reference to it, but most cruisers there got weather from SSB Radios or Ham HF radio on one of the many nets available. Remember you don't need a license to listen to Ham radio, or have it on your boat, and you can even transmit on it in an emergency, and someone will respond.
in the sea made reference to it, but most cruisers there got weather from SSB Radios or Ham HF radio on one of the many nets available. Remember you don't need a license to listen to Ham radio, or have it on your boat, and you can even transmit on it in an emergency, and someone will respond.
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I experienced the use of Bouyweather first hand while cruising the Exuma's this winter . The personnel at Exuma National Park at Warderick Wells transmit weather daily at 0800 on VHF Channel 6 using the virtual bouy 7 day format from Bouyweather. By far this was the most accurate wind and sea state forecast I experienced during my extended cruise. I subscribed for the next 90 days and used bouyweather whenever I had wi-fi access. I ran into a number of cruisers who also used bouyweather and received a daily e-mail via satellite phone. It is really great for offshore forecasts as you get wind and sea state over an extended period. I also use several other forecasts (Wunderground, Chris Parker via SSB receiver, Barometer Bob [Abaco's]) whenever possible. All work good, but none give you combination of wind, sea state and period in the easy to read and interpert format of Buoyweather.
I experienced the use of Bouyweather first hand while cruising the Exuma's this winter . The personnel at Exuma National Park at Warderick Wells transmit weather daily at 0800 on VHF Channel 6 using the virtual bouy 7 day format from Bouyweather. By far this was the most accurate wind and sea state forecast I experienced during my extended cruise. I subscribed for the next 90 days and used bouyweather whenever I had wi-fi access. I ran into a number of cruisers who also used bouyweather and received a daily e-mail via satellite phone. It is really great for offshore forecasts as you get wind and sea state over an extended period. I also use several other forecasts (Wunderground, Chris Parker via SSB receiver, Barometer Bob [Abaco's]) whenever possible. All work good, but none give you combination of wind, sea state and period in the easy to read and interpert format of Buoyweather.
I just returned yesterday...
...from a 10-day sea kayak trip in the Southern Sea of Cortez. (Circumnavigated Isla Espiritu Santo & Isla Partita, and then crossed the channel to La Paz.) While Buoyweather is helpful when you've got internet access, I'm quite impressed with the weather forecasts one can get via the VHF cruiser net. 0800h on VHF channel 22. Turn off your inverter before you connect. Todos bien.
...from a 10-day sea kayak trip in the Southern Sea of Cortez. (Circumnavigated Isla Espiritu Santo & Isla Partita, and then crossed the channel to La Paz.) While Buoyweather is helpful when you've got internet access, I'm quite impressed with the weather forecasts one can get via the VHF cruiser net. 0800h on VHF channel 22. Turn off your inverter before you connect. Todos bien.
Many sources are better
We spend 6 months a year in the Sea of Cortez. This is our 9th year. There are a multitude of SSB (ham and marine) and VHF Wx forcasts to choose from. When the Internet is available, Buoyweather and others offer more information. Each source varies in accuracy, but we have found Buoyweather to be the most accurate for the southern Sea of Cortez. Best is to have a compilation of available sources to be prepared for potential Wx problems. VHF sources are limited by radio range, SSB (marine and ham) are limited by propagation and noise levels (and folks tuning up auto tuners). Sometimes you just have to look outside and see what you get. Local panga fishermen seem to be able to "know" of adverse Wx. If they stay in port, must be a reason.
We spend 6 months a year in the Sea of Cortez. This is our 9th year. There are a multitude of SSB (ham and marine) and VHF Wx forcasts to choose from. When the Internet is available, Buoyweather and others offer more information. Each source varies in accuracy, but we have found Buoyweather to be the most accurate for the southern Sea of Cortez. Best is to have a compilation of available sources to be prepared for potential Wx problems. VHF sources are limited by radio range, SSB (marine and ham) are limited by propagation and noise levels (and folks tuning up auto tuners). Sometimes you just have to look outside and see what you get. Local panga fishermen seem to be able to "know" of adverse Wx. If they stay in port, must be a reason.
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