Weather Links
Always check the weather before you leave the dock.
(Photo courtesy of Scot Surbeck)
Thunderstorms represent danger to sailboats!
If thunderstorms are in the forecast and you still decide to go sailing, continue to monitor the sky and radio while you sail.
All boats are required to be back at the correct dock before a thunderstorm or squall strikes. If there is a potential of thunderstorms or squalls, stay near North Cove. Failure to return to dock before a thunderstorm or squall will result in a 30 day suspension of skipper privileges.
A good sailor gets back 30 minutes before a storm. Trying to get back just before a storm hits is like playing on railroad tracks. Sooner or later, you will get caught.
If you are a Skipper, you are required to bring a handheld VHF radio when you go sailing. Please listen to the weather channel and be sure your entire crew to listens.
If you are a crew, be sure you and your skipper listen to the weather forecast before leaving dock. If your skipper forgets, remind him or her.
If you are out for an extended sail or there are thunderstorms in the forecast, be sure to check the weather forecast frequently while sailing in case there is an important bulletin or change in forecast.
Live Radar of NYC region from National Weather Service - Upton, NY Radar
Live Radar of NYC region from National Weather Service - Mt Holly, NJ Radar
Marine Forecast for NY Harbor from National Weather Service
Current Winds in Harbor - NOAA
Observed Tides and Water Temperature at Battery
3 day history of wind, tide and temperature at Robbins Reef (submitted by Mike Duran)
Tides (submitted by Plamen Entchev)
National Weather Service Home Page
Wind conditions in N Atlantic, Caribbean and Eastern Seaboard (submitted by Pablo Opazo)
www.nrlmry.navy.mil/nexsat_pages/nexsat_home.html (submitted by Pablo Opazo)
Stevens Institute of Technology real-time observations in the Harbor
Bill Biewenga's Weather Service
Please submit your favorite weather links to mike@myc.org.