Commanders' Weather Corporation's
2008 Newport to Bermuda Race Package
TUESDAY, June 17 – weather package day 1
- Weather outlook for the entire race
- Wind forecast along the race course and routing suggestions
- Surface weather maps for the western North Atlantic
- Dr Len Walstad's latest color Gulf Stream analysis
WEDNESDAY, June 18 – weather package day 2
- Update of weather outlook for the entire race
- Update of wind forecast along the race course and routing suggestions
- Surface weather maps for the western North Atlantic
THURSDAY, June 19 – weather package day 3
- Update of weather outlook for the entire race
- Update of wind forecast along the race course and routing suggestions
- Surface weather maps for the western North Atlantic
- In-depth discussion of possible weather scenarios and visual clues
FRIDAY, June 20 – final weather package
- Briefing at the Newport Yachting Center Marina, with Ken Campbell, George Caras and Dr. Len Walstad from 0700-0830edt for you and one additional member of your crew
- Final weather and color Gulf Stream packages
- Surface weather maps for the western North Atlantic
- Question and answer period
- Coffee, juice, and pastries
- Arrive early for the best seating
Total cost is $450
Forecast packages Tuesday thru Thursday can be delivered via fax or email
Private Routing and Weather Consulting
- Private weather briefings for you and your navigator/crew at the Newport Bay Club and Hotel, 337 Thames Street on Thursday, June 19
- Briefings are with Ken Campbell or George Caras, with Dr. Walstad also available for consultation
- Briefings are available from 0900-1800edt on Thursday
- Cost is $100 per half hour
- Order early since this special option fills up quickly
- Call Commanders' Weather Corporation at 603-882-6789 to book your time
GRIB formatted WEATHER files for route optimization
GFS Grib file at 1/2 degree resolution, 6 hour time step, out to a 7 day forecast . Available Tuesday, June 17th through Friday, June 20th. Cost is $40 per file.
GRIB formatted GULF STREAM CURRENT files for route optimization
- Gulf Stream Analysis grib file at 1/12 degree resolution, produced by Dr. Walstad. Cost is $40 per analysis (file). Available Tuesday, June 17th and/or Friday June 20th.
Return Routing and Delivery weather packages
- available at a special rate of $75 per package and includes routing recommendations and the latest Gulf Stream analysis, with maps included.
Additional Gulf Stream services
- available from Dr Walstad, contact Commanders' Weather Corporation in advance