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As a dinghy sailor you soon learn that knowing the direction and strength of the wind is vital to becoming a good sailor. For many boats there are adjustments that can be made, some before you go afloat and some you make on the move, that are needed to get the most from your class of dinghy. Each class has its own foibles, and most have guides for setting up your boat.

In the early stages of your sailing you seek moderate wind strengths. Sufficient to get you moving, not enough to cause you problems. Ideally a Force 2 (4 to 6 knots) of breeze. However, anything on the FOrce 1 to 3 range (1 knot to 10 knots) will do.

So here are some weather resources to help you decide what this weekend is likely to be.

I'd welcome feedback and comments on the links provided, please use the contact form.

Weather links
Hot links	Description	Comment
uk.weather.com	Next 3 days in half day summary format.
weather online.co.uk	Next 3 days in one easy picture, little wind information
Consult the BBC weather for Staines	Next 5 days 'at a glance'.
and the BBC weather for Heathrow	Next 5 days 'at a glance' plus next 24 hrs in 3 hour intervals.
Windguru	A Czech site based on larger sailing clubs. Click for the Queen Mary SC forecast for the next seven days.
XCWeather	Site intended for small aircraft flyers. Hover your mouse over Heathrow for a five day wind direction and strength indication.
Met Office forecast, SE England	London & South East England: forecast. Days 1 & 2, 3 to 5 and 6 to 15.
Inshore waters, SE England	Met Office inshore waters forecast from North Foreland to Selsey Bill. (Margate to Chichester)
Synoptic charts	The next set of links give show weather maps with isobars and fronts. these are more technical to understand but tell you a lot more.
Today's chart	Met Office charts from the German "Weather Central" site
Tomorrow's chart
The next day (Today + 2)
Today +3
Today + 4
Next 9 days quick summary