Sailflow Wind Tools

webmaster · 12-29-2017, 10:10 AM

Even if you're not a boater you know how much the wind direction and speed can effect your enjoyment of the lake. If you're a boater the wind can have a big effect on your plans.

I just discovered this site that provides lots of tools and data about the wind. It's intended for sailors but should be helpful for everyone. I've added it to the Local Weather page.

Rich · 12-29-2017, 10:51 AM

I'll mention that the Android MyRadar app has a wind layer that looks very much like this.

I use this app constantly when boating, but also find it useful for most any outdoor activity.

The wind layer shows wind direction and intensity. You have to turn the wind layer on yourself, it's off by default.

I think they also have an apple version too.

FlyingScot · 12-29-2017, 01:15 PM

Thanks! Looks like it will be very helpful--the wind data in standard apps is not nearly detailed enough to be helpful for sailing

smith point boater · 12-30-2017, 09:03 AM

Webmaster - Thank you for the add on

Barney Bear · 12-30-2017, 12:08 PM

Nice to know which way the wind's blowing. Thanks, Don. 🌪

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webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,459 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 459 Thanked 3,854 Times in 842 Posts	Sailflow Wind Tools Even if you're not a boater you know how much the wind direction and speed can effect your enjoyment of the lake. If you're a boater the wind can have a big effect on your plans. I just discovered this site that provides lots of tools and data about the wind. It's intended for sailors but should be helpful for everyone. I've added it to the Local Weather page.

12-29-2017, 10:51 AM	#2
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 74 Thanked 345 Times in 235 Posts	I'll mention that the Android MyRadar app has a wind layer that looks very much like this. I use this app constantly when boating, but also find it useful for most any outdoor activity. The wind layer shows wind direction and intensity. You have to turn the wind layer on yourself, it's off by default. I think they also have an apple version too. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

12-30-2017, 09:03 AM	#4
smith point boater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Alton,NH Posts: 214 Thanks: 337 Thanked 97 Times in 56 Posts	Thank you Webmaster - Thank you for the add on

12-30-2017, 12:08 PM	#5
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Thar She Blows Nice to know which way the wind's blowing. Thanks, Don. 🌪

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12-29-2017, 01:15 PM	#3
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,412 Thanks: 1,315 Thanked 1,028 Times in 637 Posts	Thanks! Looks like it will be very helpful--the wind data in standard apps is not nearly detailed enough to be helpful for sailing