Experienced cruising sailor and navigator James Evenson has begun sharing his practical expertise in a new four-part educational series focused on the use of PredictWind, one of the sailing community's most widely used weather routing and forecasting platforms. The series, published through Sail World, the world's largest sailing news network, launched on March 3, 2026, and is being documented aboard Evenson's vessel, Sailing Zingaro. The debut installment covers the foundational techniques Evenson employs when integrating PredictWind into his day-to-day cruising decisions.
Evenson's series is aimed at both recreational and competitive sailors seeking to maximize the utility of digital weather tools during offshore and coastal passages. The first episode breaks down how he interprets forecast models, cross-references routing data, and applies that information to real-world sailing conditions. His approach reflects years of accumulated experience navigating in varied and often challenging weather environments.
PredictWind has become an increasingly prominent tool in the sailing world, offering users access to multiple high-resolution weather models, offshore routing capabilities, and real-time wind and sea state forecasts. The platform is used by a wide range of sailors, from solo circumnavigators to professional racing teams competing at the highest levels of the sport. Evenson's practical breakdown of the software is expected to provide valuable insights to sailors who may be underutilizing its full range of features.
The series is being produced and reported by Richard Gladwell of Sail-World.com, a publication known for its extensive coverage of international sailing news and cruising content. Three additional installments are planned to follow the opening episode, with each segment expected to build upon the previous, diving deeper into specific functions and strategies within the PredictWind system. The full series is being made available to readers of Sail World's global audience.
The release of the series coincides with growing interest among the cruising community in the use of sophisticated digital navigation tools for passage planning and safety management. As weather systems become increasingly unpredictable, the ability to interpret and act on accurate meteorological data has taken on greater importance for sailors at all experience levels. Evenson's willingness to share his methods publicly offers a practical resource for those looking to sharpen their navigational decision-making on the water.
