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    LETTERS

    Mar 30, 2023 5 minutes

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    Digital passage planning extras

    I really enjoyed the feature on digital passage planning in last month’s April issue. It was a truly excellent article and I am sure Andy du Port could have written a lot more on the subject.

    On reading it I felt a few extra tips related to the same subject might be of interest to your readers.

    Regarding weather forecasts, depending on the distance I use one of two methods: for passages of 60-120 miles (10-20hrs), I use the Windy app. Just before departure I take a screen shot on my phone for each three-hour period since I know I will be beyond

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