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. 🌪

12-29-2017, 10:10 AM	#1
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,495 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 467 Thanked 4,031 Times in 864 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: 1,256 Thanks: 75 Thanked 348 Times in 237 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 Get a backup/duplicate RF DESS Key for your SeaDoo, CanAm or SkiDoo RideKey.app

12-30-2017, 09:03 AM	#4
smith point boater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Alton,NH Posts: 221 Thanks: 342 Thanked 101 Times in 60 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: 961 Thanks: 488 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Thar She Blows Nice to know which way the wind's blowing. Thanks, Don. 🌪

12-29-2017, 01:15 PM	#3
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,550 Thanks: 1,412 Thanked 1,075 Times in 668 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