The Transat Race 2004 Plymouth - Boston - Start 31.05.2004 www.thetransat.com - zur Übersicht 03.06.2004 Everyone knows that in sailing the weather dictates all The skippers in The Transat constantly monitor the weather seeking the optimum route to get to Boston as fast as possible. Today the ORMA 60 multihulls are fast approaching the eye of a big depression and are looking to exit the depression on some fast reaching conditions. The rest of the fleet will have to battle longer against some strong headwinds before clearing this system. The Transat team are working exclusively with Theyr.Net to provide detailed weather analysis for everyone following the race. Using products which are all delivered via standard web technology, Theyr.Net makes it possible to preview the development of major weather systems, as well as carry out tactical planning at the most detailed level all without needing to have any special skills in meteorology. Today's digital communications technology makes it possible to deliver detailed weather forecast data directly to yachts out on the ocean. The standard digital forecasts available in the public doindex typically only provide wind vectors at 60 mile intervals and for 6 hour time steps. Although this level of data is usually sufficient for avoiding severe weather conditions, it is only of limited use for tactical routing when sailing. Theyr.Net has used advanced scientific computing techniques to develop a comprehensive forecast system that delivers highly detailed forecasts which typically contain 16 times as many data points as in a standard forecast. The Theyr.Net forecasts are available in three formats: via a web interface (http://www.theyr.net), as digital video (DVD) or as raw data files (GRIB). The intuitive what, when and where web interface makes it possible for the user to very quickly find out what weather to expect at a particular location and time. Because the Theyr.Net data network is so dense, there will always be a forecast value within 10 miles of any position, and 30 minutes of the chosen time. The digital video product visualises the development of cloud on a regional basis and is complemented by precipitation and wind fields to provide a unique overview of weather systems in action as they grow and decay. By delivering high-resolution GRIB data to the offshore yachtsman, it is possible to seamlessly combine the weather parameters required for tactical decision making, with the modern advanced electronic chart systems used by ocean-racing navigators. The Theyr.Net weather products represent an innovative step for the yachtsman to gain a much more detailed insight than previously possible into the weather conditions likely to be encountered en route. The TRANSAT is the first ocean race that has had a weather support service of the calibre provided by Theyr.Net. Email powered by Active ISP http://www.activeISP.com For further information, please contact Bjorn Erlingsson Email: bjorne@theyr.net http://www.theyr.net For further information, please contact Lou Newlands or Isabel Genis lou@offshorechallenges.com isabel@offshorechallenges.com (French/Italian/Spanish speaking) T: +44 (0)870 063 0218 F: +44 (0)20 7681 2912 Offshore Challenges Events Cowes Waterfront - Venture Quays Castle Street East Cowes Isle of Wight PO32 6EZ Copyright © 1996-2016 - SEGEL.DE