How we use the University of Washington Wind Model
: please keep up the posting on how you or your friends use these prediction tables! I think they can only help the cause.
or we will find u and disconnect your router 
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KrazyKat16
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How I use the U of W's wind model
I check wind forecasts 3 + times a day and take any opportunity to bring my 4 year old on my Hobie 16. I find such information extremely useful. I do not rely solely on a wind model for our safety but when it does reflect what Environment Canada shows, it is mostly right. When I can't corrolate the 2, I rarely bring my daughter, especially in the colder winter months. Please keep this service available to us.
Thanks in advance Neighbours!
Thanks in advance Neighbours!
If life gives you butter, spread it!
Replying to request, to continue the wind forecasts
I live aboard a sailboat and ply the Salish Sea.
I have learned to take the Environment Canada forecasts with the requisite tonne of salt, and use both bigwavedave and the wsu model site almost exclusively for real weather and wind information.
I thank you all for the great product and service - it has more than once caused us to make a decision towards safety over the info received via VHF radio or the EC website.
Please keep up the good work.
Al
I have learned to take the Environment Canada forecasts with the requisite tonne of salt, and use both bigwavedave and the wsu model site almost exclusively for real weather and wind information.
I thank you all for the great product and service - it has more than once caused us to make a decision towards safety over the info received via VHF radio or the EC website.
Please keep up the good work.
Al
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TallShipThane
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Wind Model Access
We refer to the wind prediction models and webcams minimum of 3 times daily! To whom do direct the message so we don't lose access to this reliable resource . We sail daily out Victoria's Inner harbour . As a Transport Canada certified passenger carrying vessel we recognize this model to be the most reliable and depend on it for current data.
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kitesurferdale
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Yuppers ... once again the tables have served me up some amazing times at tofino which would have never come to fruition without these tables and bouy information which are all nicely and tidily set up on ONE site to assist me in my decisions. Truly indespensable resource....thank you
Dale Moffatt
Dale Moffatt
Airtime! whoo hoooo, its all about the airtime...... ok waves rock too!
yup
yup, fossil fuels are being preserved, safety is enhanced and peoples outlooks are romanced. indespensable.
like a duck to water
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Windsurfing Parksville
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Sorry Dave,
The over use of the site is probably my fault.
Myself and my staff use it daily and every new student I teach I direct them to your site.
Seriously though, the wind prediction part of your site is great and an important tool for scheduling lessons for beginners.
The over use of the site is probably my fault.
Myself and my staff use it daily and every new student I teach I direct them to your site.
Seriously though, the wind prediction part of your site is great and an important tool for scheduling lessons for beginners.
Lessons Daily From Parksville Beach Resort.
Windsurfing, SUP, And Kayak Rentals
Life's the Beach and the Wind is Free
Cheers,
Kevin 250-951-9873 250-927-2870
Windsurfing, SUP, And Kayak Rentals
Life's the Beach and the Wind is Free
Cheers,
Kevin 250-951-9873 250-927-2870
Wind Model Data
I use the wind model data posted on big wave dave as a simple tool to evaluate my wind sport options for the day. Without it, I would be very unhappy. Please help to ensure that this stays available on BigWaveDave 
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Sandy Beach
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Re: Wind Model access
Amazing feedback from people...keep it coming!TallShipThane wrote:We refer to the wind prediction models and webcams minimum of 3 times daily! To whom do direct the message so we don't lose access to this reliable resource . We sail daily out Victoria's Inner harbour . As a Transport Canada certified passenger carrying vessel we recognize this model to be the most reliable and depend on it for current data.
What a great photo seven responses back by TallShipThane. I want to be that girl holding on to the pink sail, what fun!! Plus, it appears they are warmer up there in the sun, then the bundled up crew on deck. Water, wind, and whitecaps rock!
Life is all about balance, and a dose of healthy wind addiction
Doesn't it worry anyone that BC Ferries is relying on data controlled by a foreign entity? Data whose access could be revoked at any time! It says to me that it's time EC upgraded its model/data access to the 21st century, or at the very least some level of government should send some dollars to the U of W to guarantee access!
On another note, Dave, what about distributing your data collection? An app that collects a small portion of the data running on many computers, that then ship the data to you. I am sure you would have hundreds of volunteers willing to run a small app in return for your valuable forecasts. I know, another level of complexity and administration! Just a thought.
On another note, Dave, what about distributing your data collection? An app that collects a small portion of the data running on many computers, that then ship the data to you. I am sure you would have hundreds of volunteers willing to run a small app in return for your valuable forecasts. I know, another level of complexity and administration! Just a thought.
