The Importance Of Knowing The Weather

The weather is one of those things that can either make or break a great boating trip.  If it is bright and sunny with calm winds outside, then that sounds like the makings of a great boating or fishing trip. The sudden onset of dark clouds and high winds can make a good day go bad.


Keeping up with the weather can be a daunting task that seems to never end. You’re right, it never does. The weather is constantly changing and keeping up with it can sometimes feel like a full time job. It starts days before your planned boating trip. Start watching the weather about a week out. It will not be 100% accurate, but it will give you a rough estimate of what to expect weather wise out of your day.


It is finally the day of your boating adventure you walk outside and it is a gorgeous day. You still need to check the weather forecast for the day before you leave. Even if the weather is perfect now, they could be calling for some not so perfect weather later in the day.


Once you are on your boat, your job is still not over. The entire time you are on the water you should continuously check the weather forecast on your boats radio, or on your smart phone. The weather could change in an instant. If you keep tabs on what is happening in the sky, you can be sure that the weather will not be the cause of your bad boating experience.