Commanders' Weather Corporation's
2010 Newport to Bermuda Race Package
TUESDAY, June 15 – 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 16 – 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 17 – 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 18 – 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 17
- 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 15th through Friday, June 18th. Cost is $40 per file.
GRIB formatted GULF STREAM CURRENT files for route optimization
Dr. Walstad’s Gulf Stream GRIB file, 1/12 degree resolution - $40 each or $320 for a GRIB file package (10 GRIBs for the price of 8) every Sunday starting April 25, as well as race day and return trip from Bermuda
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
