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Apex Regatta Forecasts
RS Tera End of Seasons 2027
Your race-day briefing. The key weather patterns, wind development, tidal influences and practical decisions to consider before you launch.
Event
24 October 2026
Location
Draycote Water Sailing Club
Class
RS Tera
WIND DIRECTION
S - SW
WIND STRENGTH
10 - 15 kt
GUST
18 kt
CONFIDENCE
Medium
01 / THE BIG PICTURE
Conditions at a glance
Start with a concise, sailor-friendly summary of the day's conditions. This is where you explain what matters most, what may change and which forecast uncertainties are worth monitoring.
KEY TAKEAWAY
Start with a concise, sailor-friendly summary of the day's conditions. This is where you explain what matters most, what may change and which forecast uncertainties are worth monitoring.
02 / SYNOPTIC OVERVIEW
Weather picture
Explain the wider weather system influencing the venue, including pressure gradients, frontal activity, cloud cover and the likelihood of a sea-breeze component.
Use this section to connect the forecast models to what sailors should expect to observe throughout the day.
03 / WIND FORECAST
Wind strength & direction
Break down the likely wind evolution through the racing window, including changes in direction, strength, gusts and the areas of uncertainty between models.
04 / TIDAL MOVEMENTS
Tide & current
Include relevant tidal heights and stream direction, ideally with a simple venue diagram. Explain how the current may affect starting, laylines and mark roundings.
Which side of the course is likely to see stronger flow?
How might the tide change during racing?
Where could current create a significant tactical advantage?
05 / APPLYING IT
Racecourse analysis
Explain how the local shoreline, buildings, hills, harbour entrances or open water could influence the breeze. Focus on the effects sailors can recognise and test once afloat.
KEY TAKEAWAY
Watch for differences in pressure and wave state across the course. Reassess your plan after each race rather than assuming the same side will always pay.