Remote Sensing Systems (RSS)
Research-quality geophysical products from satellite data showing worldwide sea surface temperature, water vapour cycle, tropical cyclone watch. http://www.remss.com/
Marine Weather Knowledge Centre
Australian marine weather educational material from the Bureau of Meteorology http://www.bom.gov.au/marine/knowledge-centre
Charter weather – WHEN to sail WHERE
Useful summary article by Yachting Monthly of all the top global sailing destinations and the best time of year to visit. Charter weather – when to sail where
Gulf Stream Weather
A very interesting and useful summary of the type of weather to expect if crossing the Gulf Stream. By Ken McKinley for Ocean Navigator – www.oceannavigator.com
Tropical South Pacific weather resources
A useful list of – www – weather resources for the western South Pacific compiled by Rory Garland of SY Streetcar. Of interest for those currently on their way to the region from Panama and also from NZ and Australia.
South Pacific Cyclone Season in the tropics: Calculated risks
Despite the obvious danger, the idea of spending the South Pacific cyclone season in the tropics is tempting. Many of us who cruise in the tropics have a difficult time giving up the barefoot-and-bikini lifestyle to hole up in a sub-tropical region for six months and await our chance to return to tropical paradise.