Weather for Sailors Seminar & Tactics
Presented by Chelsea Freas founder of SeaTactics
Chelsea Freas is a degreed meteorologist and lifelong sailor who bridges the gap between weather science and racing strategy. She has worked with Olympic-level teams including the U.S. Sailing Team, providing weather insights that help sailors make faster, smarter tactical decisions. Through her company, SeaTactics, Chelsea offers forecasting support, race analysis, and weather education for sailors around the world. Drawing on years of experience both on the water and behind the forecast desk, she translates complex weather patterns into practical, race-day understanding.
Introduction
- Types of Wind: Overview of key wind categories for sailors.
- Gradient vs. Thermal Winds: Discuss differences.
- Typical New England/Marblehead/Mass Bay Winds & Sea Breezes: Discussion on local wind patterns.
- Clouds & On-Water Strategies: How cloud types and visual clues inform tactics.
- Visual Cues: Using signs for timing, shifts, and pressure.
- Coastline Effects: How geography alters wind near land.
- Scenario Discussions: “What Would You Do Here?” cases.
Creating a Forecast
- Race-Day Weather Plans: Steps to make a simple plan.
- Trip & distance race planning
- Adjusting Plans: Tips when forecasts change.
Using Weather Tools
- Weather Apps: Overview of PredictWind, Windy, and more.
- Models: Selecting and interpreting weather models.
- Inshore vs. Offshore: Differences in tool application.
( I heard it is awesome going to the correct side on the race course!!!)
Where: EYC Sailing Center – Foster St., Marblehead, MA
When: Friday, March 20, 6:00 PM (doors and cash bar open at 5:30pm)
Who: Featuring Chelsea Freas, SeaTactics founder and ex-lead forecaster at Commander’s Weather.
Cost: $20, Students $5. Seating is limited!
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