The weather needs to be monitored consistently throughout the day while boats are on the water. Up-to-date weather information is available on your phone or via the internet. Always consult with your program’s leadership about weather related decisions to go on the water.
WEATHER FORECAST RULE OF THUMB IS: 1 day
2 days 3 days 4 days 5 days
6 days+
Pretty certain Very likely
Could well be Quite possibly
Maybe, maybe not Hope, but reconfirm
Use the 7 to 10 day forecast for lesson planning, then monitor and adjust daily. If while on
water, the weather becomes questionable and there has not been a signal from ashore to return, err on the safe side and send your class in. When reviewing the weather, you must consider the ability level of the class and the types of boats they are sailing. These two considerations must be matched with the conditions.