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Decisions Offshore with Lisa McDonald: Reading Forecasts and Routing for St. Augustine Sailors

A focused 45‑minute technical seminar teaching sailors how to apply weather forecasts and routing tools for safer, smarter decisions on the water.

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Decisions Offshore with Lisa McDonald: Reading Forecasts and Routing for St. Augustine Sailors.

Duration

45 Minutes

Location

St. Augustine

Operator

St Augustine Sailing

Outing Highlights

THE INSTRUCTOR

Offshore experience from Lisa McDonald

Led by offshore racing veteran Lisa McDonald, the session draws on her racing background and work with PredictWind to translate high‑level meteorology into on‑deck decisions.

THE TOOLS

Mastering forecasts and routing software

The seminar focuses on how to read forecasts and apply routing tools correctly so forecasts inform—not confuse—your navigation and passage planning.

THE APPROACH

Technical, practical, confidence‑building

Framed as a compact, practical workshop, the presentation emphasizes usable techniques and decision rules that boost skipper confidence in offshore conditions.

What the day feels like

What the seminar feels like

Delivered as a concise, technical seminar, the session condenses offshore forecasting and routing concepts into pragmatic guidance—expect focused demonstration and applied explanation designed to sharpen on‑water decisions.

THE INSTRUCTOR

Offshore experience from Lisa McDonald

Led by offshore racing veteran Lisa McDonald, the session draws on her racing background and work with PredictWind to translate high‑level meteorology into on‑deck decisions.

THE TOOLS

Mastering forecasts and routing software

The seminar focuses on how to read forecasts and apply routing tools correctly so forecasts inform—not confuse—your navigation and passage planning.

THE APPROACH

Technical, practical, confidence‑building

Framed as a compact, practical workshop, the presentation emphasizes usable techniques and decision rules that boost skipper confidence in offshore conditions.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who benefits most from this session

Offshore racers and passagemakersThose who regularly make offshore routing decisions will find focused, expert techniques to apply in race and passage contexts.

Cruising skippersCruising captains planning coastal or offshore passages can learn to use forecasts and routing tools to enhance safety and timing.

Club racers and tacticiansRacers seeking an edge in pre‑race routing and weather interpretation will benefit from the instructor’s practical, race‑tested perspective.

Sailors new to weather toolsSailors looking for a compact, practical primer on translating forecast output into actionable decisions will gain confidence from the session.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

45 minutes; the seminar is compact and technical.

Meeting point

Delivered via Zoom — you’ll need a stable internet connection and a device capable of joining a web meeting.

What to bring

A laptop or tablet for viewing demonstrations and taking notes; have access to audio and a reliable connection for the live session.

Operator & sponsorship

Offered by St Augustine Sailing and sponsored by PredictWind; the content reflects practical routing and forecast use.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Who teaches the seminar?

Lisa McDonald, an offshore racing expert who works with PredictWind, leads the session.

How long is the seminar?

The seminar runs 45 minutes.

Where does the seminar take place?

The session is held via Zoom.

What topics are covered?

Forecast interpretation and the correct use of routing tools to support offshore decision making.

Who is the seminar intended for?

Sailors wanting practical, technical guidance on weather and routing—racing and cruising skippers alike.

Who operates and sponsors the event?

The seminar is offered by St Augustine Sailing and sponsored by PredictWind.