Commanders Weather Corporation

Things may be calm on the East Coast for now, but the tropics are heating up quickly! Wherever you're based this season, Commanders' Weather can keep an eye on you and let you know when rough weather is heading your way. Contact us to get on our tropical watch list today!

A HUGE congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's Newport to Bermuda Race - and especially to the crew on "Argo", who managed to stay ahead of a fierce cold front and set a new overall record.
Congratulations are also in order for "Toujours", "Prevail", "Carina", "No Surrender", "Hound", "Gemini II", "Illusion", and "Warrior Won", who all won first in class. We can't wait to see you all again in a couple years!

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this years' Block Island Race!!

An extra congratulations to:
Chris Shoen on "Phantom"
Brian Spears on "Madison"
Bill Baxter on "Fireball"
for winning 1st in class

2nd in class:
James Phyfe on "Digger"
Chris Sheehan on "Warrior Won"

3rd in class:
John Brim on "Rima98"
Dan Litchfield on "Hound"
James Coffman on "Gemini II"
Charles Bayer on "Arctos"

Photo credit: ©2022, Rick Bannerot, Ontheflyphoto.net

After being canceled in 2020, the anticipation around this year's Newport to Bermuda Race is higher than ever! Visit our website to learn about our forecast packages and briefing options to give you a leg up on the competition.

2022 Newport to Bemuda Race Weather and Routing Weather forecasting and routing for the 2022 Newport to Bermuda Race by Commanders' Weather

The first couple months of the year have yielded some impressive race results from our clients! We offer our sincere congratulations to all our racers, and look forward to seeing what's next!

Caribbean 600:
Chris Sheehan on "Warrior Won" - 1st overall

California "Islands Race":
Roy Disney on "Pyewacket" - 1st overall
Steve Sellinger on "Triumph" - 1st in class
Peter King on "Artemis" - 3rd in class, 4th in fleet
Paul Farrell on "Spin Doctor" - 2nd in class
Ivan Batanov on "Zero Gravity" - 2nd in class

Mid-Winter Etchells:
Brian Ledbetter on "A Mac" - 4th overall

"For this voyage [we were] using three weather forecasting services...
I am pleased to tell all of you that you performed well above and beyond the other providers in all aspects of forecasting, communication, routing information and options as well as the very positive, responsive and helpful attitude of your team."

This sailor taking an offshore route down the East Coast really put us to the test - it was nice to hear that we came out on top!

A HUGE congratulations to Rick Warner and the crew of "Arete"! After years of carefully watching summer and autumn weather patterns, the crew was finally able to shatter the speed record for the Chicago-Mackinaw course by over 5 hrs. The new record now stands at just 12:30:07!
(Photo courtesy of © Laura Muma)
https://www.sail-world.com/news/242069/Arete-sets-new-Chicago-Mackinac-course-record

Congratulations to all of our clients who competed in last week's Vineyard Race!
A special shout out to the crew on "Phantom" for winning 1st in class; "Gemini" (shown below), "Blue Yonder", "Amadeus V", and "Fujin" for 2nd place finishes; and "Thin Man" and "Charlotte" for 3rd.
We can't wait to work with you all again next year! ⛵️

Hurricane season is well underway, with activity expected to increase in the Atlantic Basin thru August. Get on our watch list ASAP to receive alerts when tropical weather is heading your way, and to stay on top of storm prep with time to spare.

With some travel restrictions easing and a more summery weather pattern in full swing, now is the perfect time to embark on a trip across the Atlantic or up the East Coast. Contact us today to start planning your trip and finding your perfect weather window!

"The crossing went exactly as predicted and we were prepared for everything Mother Nature sent our way." - Sailing yacht captain after a trip from the Dominican Republic to Maine

This year's Charleston Race Week is fast approaching! Commanders' Weather is starting daily forecasts and video weather briefings on Thu Apr 8 - call or email now to sign up and get a head start on planning your race strategy. This being the rescheduled 25th anniversary of the race, it's sure to be a great time!

At Commanders' Weather, we are as excited as you are for travel restrictions to be lifted and for more borders to open up. If you are just as restless and would like to get a head start on planning your next trip, shoot us an email or give us a call! Whether you're hoping to head out in April or not until the fall, we can help you figure out exactly where and when your next (much-needed!) vacation will take place.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Commanders' Weather! Whether or not you are based in the U.S., we hope you get to spend some virtual time with loved ones today and enjoy a good meal. Happy sailing!

A sailor embarking single-handed on a 32' boat from Hawaii to Washington found himself in rough conditions with few communication abilities and gave us a call.
We ended up keeping in touch for the remainder of the trip, and he had to this to say when he arrived safely to Anacortes:
"I found [the forecasters] all to be very professional, diligent, accurate and reassuring...[their] routing recommendations made the last portions of my passage safer and faster. It's a great service you provide that benefits the seasoned and novice passage maker alike."

If you are hoping to spend some time socially distanced at sea, give us a call to help ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip.

Do you have a trip in mind but are not sure when travel restrictions and weather patterns will align for you to make it happen? Commanders' Weather meteorologists can provide you with information about tropical seasons, common routes and weather patterns, and the best time to embark on popular trips. We have assisted countless sailors in their travels from the Marquesas to New Zealand; Australia to Cape Town; California to Hawaii; and the Canaries to Caribbean, to name a few. Contact us to get started!

Congratulations to all of our clients who participated in the 2020 Vineyard Race last weekend! A special shout-out to those who came first in their class, including "Warrior Won" (who also won first overall); "Phantom"; "In Theory"; and "Bouree", whose crew shared some photos from the event. Keep up the great work everyone! We can't wait to see what you achieve next.

Congratulations to two of our clients for their success in the Ida Lewis Distance Race! Chris Sheehan on "Warrior Won" and Todd Stuart on "White Rhino" won first and second place in fleet and class, respectively. Congratulations to both teams!

2020 IDA LEWIS YACHT CLUB DISTANCE RACE

2020 IDA LEWIS YACHT CLUB DISTANCE RACE

As the tropics start to heat up, there's no time like the present to make sure you are prepared for whatever this hurricane season might throw at you. Commanders' Weather can provide site-specific tropical forecasts so that you know exactly when and how a storm might impact you. Contact us today for more info!
(below: visible satellite imagery of the Atlantic basin Jul 29, 2020)

Happy 4th of July, from all of us here at Commanders' Weather! While it certainly won't be a normal holiday weekend, we wish you all a safe and fun celebration, whether you're out on the water or in port.

Our spring 2020 newsletter went out today, with information on what to expect this hurricane season; cruising the New England and Canadian Maritimes; and an explainer on the Mediterranean's mistral winds. Visit our website to sign up to have newsletter sent straight to your inbox!

Spring 2020 Newsletter In this edition.... .

Tropical Storm formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico earlier this week, setting a new record for the earliest "C" storm to develop. It was named on Jun 2, three days earlier than Tropical Storm Colin in 2016 (which also formed on the northern coast of the Yucatan). Unlike Colin, Cristobal is expected to move northward towards the US Gulf Coast. For regular updates on tropical weather, sign up today for our tropical outlook subscription.

It may be hard to believe, but hurricane season is fast approaching, and the map won't look like this for much longer. Commanders' Weather can keep you up-to-date on tropical threats, storm tracks, and impacts all season long for just $15 per update - contact us for more info or to sign up today!

The weather pattern off the East Coast has been unusually stormy for the past few weeks, but there are signs that a calmer, more springlike pattern is coming up! Contact us today to start looking for a good weather window to make your trip back north.

While the ports (very) slowly come back to life and procedures for entry become more streamlined, now is great time to start planning your post-isolation travels. We are still open and staffed every day - shoot us an email or give us a call to start planning your next trip!
(Photo from Soggy Dollar, Jost Van D**e, BVI https://www.soggydollar.com/webcam)

While you are waiting for the quarantine and travel restrictions to end, why not plan your dream trip for when cruising returns to normal?
CWC can help you by preparing weather overviews for routes during the time of year you'd like to travel. We can also recommend the best time of year and what type of wind/sea conditions to expect for routes such as:
- French Polynesia to Australia/New Zealand
- California to Hawaii
- Hawaii to the Pacific Northwest and Alaska
- New England to the Canadian Maritimes
Call or email to set up a conference call or data study to get a jump start on your next trip!

Coronavirus update, Mar 16 2020: While the world takes measures against this pandemic, we understand races will be postponed and travel plans adjusted. We can still be reached by our normal email and phone lines, and our working hours remain unchanged, 7 days a week. Commanders' Weather meteorologists have been here for you for 25 years, and we will continue to work while keeping our employees safe. Stay healthy out there!

A special congratulations to our clients on Team Vineyard Vines, who emerged first overall from a weekend of racing outside Miami at the J/70 Midwinter Championships. Keep up the great work!

"John and Molly Baxter's Team Vineyard Vines, along with crew Allan Terhune and Ben Lamb, bested 53 fellow J/70s to earn the title of 2020 J/70 Midwinter Champions. Biscayne Bay delivered its third consecutive day of epic conditions, as winds averaged 15-17 knots with blue skies." - Julie and Christopher Howell via Sail-World.com

2020 J/70 Midwinter Championship at Coral Reef Yacht Club - Overall John and Molly Baxter's Team Vineyard Vines, along with crew Allan Terhune and Ben Lamb, bested 53 fellow J/70s to earn the title of 2020 J/70 Midwinter Champions.

The San Diego Yacht Club and Newport Harbor Yacht Club 's 2020 Islands Race took place this past weekend, and several Commanders' Weather clients placed top in their division despite some light wind and unsettled weather conditions. Congratulations to the crews of Grand Illusion, Warrion Won, and Stark Raving Mad for their first place finishes!

Photos courtesy of Bronny Daniels, joysailing.com.

Commanders’ Weather Corporation is currently seeking a full-time operational Marine Meteorologist to work with our team.
We will train you to prepare weather routing and race forecasts. Commanders’ Weather works directly with our clients through written forecasts, email discussions and verbal consultations. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in meteorology is required, some weather forecasting experience is helpful and a sailing background is preferable.
We offer a competitive salary, health and dental coverage along with 401K matching. There will be opportunities for domestic and worldwide travel.
More info on our website, www.commandersweather.com
Contact us at [email protected] or call us at 603-882-6789