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Sail World Giveaway

PredictWind is proud to announce the launch of its redesigned GPS Tracking experience, delivering a modern, reliable, and shareable way for every boater to stay connected and safe on the water. The new GPS Tracking page brings together live vessel tracking, rich journey storytelling, and advanced offshore reliability all in one seamless platform.

Every PredictWind customer can now request a personalised GPS Tracking page for free. Once activated, each page provides:

Live boat position, speed, and course on a weather or satellite map

A beautiful interactive map showcasing your route

A dynamic content feed for photos, videos, and blog-style updates

Replay of past journeys, including animated track history with weather

Custom vessel icons for yachts, catamarans, trimarans, and powerboats

Your tracking page link can be shared to anyone, making it ideal for friends, family, sponsors, schools, or followers.

Reliable tracking from the devices you already use.

PredictWind GPS Tracking integrates with a wide range of satellite devices. Supported tracking sources include:

Many other compatible satellite and onboard systems

Enhanced tracking and offshore reliability with the DataHub.

Sailors wanting the most accurate and dependable experience can integrate tracking with the PredictWind DataHub, which adds:

24/7 offshore position reporting (with offline mode)

300 nm AIS reception with Over the Horizon AIS (OHA)

Live telemetry including roll, depth, temperature, and battery voltage

Smart connectivity tools and onboard Wi-Fi

This makes the DataHub a powerful solution for offshore sailors, racing teams, cruising families, and expeditions requiring high-confidence tracking and vessel monitoring.

Safety, storytelling, and seamless sharing.

The new GPS Tracking system is designed to deliver by providing peace of mind to friends, family, and shore crew with real-time vessel tracking and reliable offshore updates. Turn every voyage into a story. Upload photos, link videos, and blog posts directly to your tracking feed, connected to your exact location. Replay your journey to review routes, analyse decision-making, and build a logbook of your adventures.

PredictWind GPS Tracking can also display your projected Weather Routing directly on your public tracking page. Friends and family can see not only where your boat is now, but the recommended route ahead based on forecast wind, waves, and the boat’s performance. This adds valuable context to your progress, helping viewers understand your decisions, expected conditions, and how your voyage is likely to unfold in the days ahead.

PredictWind GPS Tracking is already being used globally by:

If you have a boat, you can use PredictWind GPS Tracking, it’s live and available to all PredictWind users. Contact support to request your GPS Tracking page.

PredictWind continues to invest in tools that enhance safety, confidence, and connection for sailors around the world. The new GPS Tracking experience marks another step forward in making offshore communication accessible, reliable, and engaging for every boater.

PredictWind Launches New GPS Tracking Experience: Built for Safety, Made to Share

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We’re excited to announce a major upgrade to our weather model suite, introducing three powerful global models - 

Forecasting technology continues to evolve rapidly, especially with advances in AI and machine learning. The new 

 models have shown excellent results in global validation studies, delivering improved forecast accuracy in both the short and medium term. These updates ensure PredictWind users have access to the most advanced and reliable forecasting data available.


This is PredictWind's own proprietary global model. It combines the strengths of ECMWF, AIFS, Fengwu, and GraphCast to generate a single, optimized forecast covering the globe. It provides 1-hour time steps for the first three days, giving greater time-step precision than other AI models. PWAi performs strongly in validation studies in the short to medium term over larger-scale areas. It will be a key reference model for establishing consensus across the PredictWind suite.


The ECMWF AIFS model uses advanced AI to deliver timely, accurate global forecasts. It performs especially well offshore, capturing large-scale weather patterns in the medium to longer term, giving mariners a clear, data-driven view of changing conditions.

Produced by the German Weather Service (DWD), ICON is renowned for its high-resolution accuracy in Europe and is now available globally through PredictWind.

You can learn more about each models strengths and limitations in our new models page 


And check out the evaluation study of the PWAI 

Together, these models set a new benchmark in forecasting, giving you more confidence in every decision - from daily planning to offshore passages.

Included in these changes are the removal of the Spire model, which is being deprecated by Spire.

You can learn more on the models details 

Major Model Updates: Introducing PWAi, AIFS, and ICON

The Ocean Race, with PredictWind as Official Tracking and Weather Services Supplier, is set to revolutionise race coverage

The Ocean Race, often described as the toughest test of a team in sport and widely recognised as a leader in impactful ocean health initiatives, and PredictWind, a global leader in marine weather forecasting, are collaborating on a new race tracker.

The landmark cooperation spans several key events beginning with The Ocean Race Europe 2025, and leading into both The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 and The Ocean Race around the world in 2027.

In looking to push the boundaries of technology and improve the fan experience with a next-generation race tracker, The Ocean Race found a keen collaborator in PredictWind, with a shared vision to establish a new standard in race coverage and data transparency with a revolutionary new tracker.

The Ocean Race Europe tracker has been completely redesigned and transformed into a dynamic platform that offers unprecedented access to real-time race data and insights.

The new race tracker will provide fans, teams, stakeholders and the media with the immersive feeling of being onboard, showcasing:

 An intuitive interface with dynamic 2D and 3D views for precise yacht positioning.

 Comprehensive weather forecast and retrospective datasets to enhance understanding of meteorological conditions.

 Visualisations of each yacht's projected course, using real-time weather, boat polars, and PredictWind’s routing engine.

 Includes boat speed, course over ground, true wind angle, distance to leader, distance to finish, distance travelled, and projected distance to next mark/finish line (all in nautical miles).

 Updates from the on board reporter (OBR) and race crews on each boat are integrated within the race tracker.

“This new race tracker, designed and built in collaboration with PredictWind, is an innovative and engaging platform that puts the fan first,” said Richard Brisius, Race Chairman of The Ocean Race. “From predictive analytics to immersive content from on board the boats, the new tracker takes the fan experience to a new level.”

"Partnering with The Ocean Race is a huge moment for us," said Jon Bilger, PredictWind Founder. "Our team has worked hard to deliver a product that doesn’t just track the fleet but tells the full story of the offshore race, in real time, with technology that’s never been this powerful or this accessible."

A version of the tracker will be available for media and race teams to embed on their sites, to expand the reach of the race and enable new and existing fans to follow the event in their favourite online environment.

The new tracking and weather platform will go live on 10 August, with the start of The Ocean Race Europe 2025, offering a next-level viewing experience for millions of fans across the globe.

The Ocean Race Europe fleet of seven flying, foiling, IMOCAs is racing under the banner of Connecting Europe, with the race start on August 10 from Kiel, Germany and racing to Portsmouth (UK), Matosinhos / Porto (Portugal - fly-by stop), Cartagena (Spain), Nice (France), and Genova (Italy), before finishing in Boka Bay (Montenegro), marking the first time The Ocean Race fleet will race on the Adriatic Sea.

To learn more about The Ocean Race Europe, visit: 

https://www.theoceanrace.com/en/europe/2025

. The tracker will go LIVE on 10 August, 2025 for the first race day of the event. Watch the preview trailer to see the tracker in action here:

Since 1973, The Ocean Race has provided the ultimate test of a team and a human adventure like no other. For over 50 years, it has kept an almost mythical hold over some of the world’s greatest sailors and been the proving ground for the legends of our sport.

The 14th edition of The Ocean Race started from Alicante, Spain on January 15th 2023, and finished in Genova, the Grand Finale, in Italy on July 1, 2023 after visiting nine iconic cities around the globe. Led by skipper Charlie Enright, the American 11th Hour Racing Team won the race, which was contested for the first time in the flying, foiling, record-setting IMOCA yachts.

This summer we are "Connecting Europe" as the second European edition* – The Ocean Race Europe 2025 – starts on August 10 in Kiel, Germany and finishes on September 21 in Boka Bay, Montenegro. The six-week, five-leg, race also includes stops in Portsmouth in the UK, Cartagena in Spain, Nice in France, and Genova, Italy – as well as a Fly-By of Portugal’s Matosinhos / Porto during the second leg from the UK to Spain.

The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic - New York to Barcelona is scheduled to take place in 2026, with the 15th edition of the around-the-world race set to start from Alicante, Spain in January 2027 and finish in the Red Sea at AMAALA. Auckland, New Zealand and Itajaí, Brazil have also been confirmed as host cities with further stopover venues will be confirmed in due course.

In all of our endeavours we are Racing for the Ocean and taking every opportunity that our unique and expansive sports platform provides to help people understand the importance and beauty of the ocean and what they can do to protect it. In alignment with the UN Ocean Decade Vision 2030, we aim to help restore society’s relationship with the ocean. Alongside our network of partners, host cities, and teams, we are utilising the unifying power of sport to broaden the conversation about ocean health and drive meaningful change through our award winning sustainability programme.

*The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe took place in 2021.

The Ocean Race Europe will showcase an innovative new race tracker developed by PredictWind

PredictWind is the world’s leading provider of marine weather forecasting solutions. Trusted by sailors and mariners worldwide, PredictWind’s technology combines advanced weather data with cutting-edge tools for accurate, reliable, and comprehensive marine weather information.

For more information or to arrange interviews, please contact:

The Ocean Race Europe will showcase an innovative new race tracker developed with PredictWind

You can now get mobile alerts for all extreme weather forecast by the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Keep safe on the water by heading over to Forecast Alerts and turning on 

GMDSS forecasts are written text forecasts prepared by meteorologists within each region. We then collect every forecast worldwide and plot each weather system and warning region accurately on the map, giving you a world-first, global overview of the GMDSS forecast.

Available on our Website, PredictWind App and Offshore App, for Basic, Standard and Pro users.

Easily see what extreme weather is happening near you. Click on any icon to find out more info or go deeper by reading the full text report.

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Jon Bilger founded PredictWind, an advanced weather modeling technology that was the official weather forecaster for the 37th America’s Cup, providing athletes and fans with elite-level weather forecasts and observation data. Bilger’s journey to creating cutting-edge technology that he hopes will be used by every member of the superyacht industry started in the same place he hopes to help his platform’s users — the ocean.

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PredictWind, the leader in marine weather forecasting, is very excited to announce the launch of its innovative real-time Lightning Display Feature, using the most comprehensive and accurate lightning network worldwide. By using real-time observations, along with the forecast, you can make better decisions to stay safe on and off the water. "By utilizing our new Lightning Feature, sailors will now have the most comprehensive global lightning network available," says PredictWind's CEO Jon Bilger. "This advanced technology is engineered to offer users the best possible data to make safe, well-informed decisions while out on the water."

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PredictWind, the leader in marine weather forecasting, is very excited to announce the launch of its innovative real-time Lightning Display Feature, using the most comprehensive and accurate lightning network worldwide.

New Lightning Satellite Imagery Warnings Feature

We are excited to introduce you to our all new Lightning feature, the most comprehensive and accurate lightning network worldwide. By using real-time observations, along with the forecast, you can make better decisions to stay safe on your next passage.

We’ve also been hard at work upgrading our existing features to give you even greater protection when out on the water.

In a world-first, you can now see satellite imagery combined with rain radar, and GMDSS weather warnings. Cross reference these three sources to accurately locate and track extreme weather events such as cyclones, thunderstorms, fronts and more.

The forecast tables and daily briefing pages have built in extreme weather alerts to warn you of potentially dangerous conditions. These include:

The Wind Against Current alert within the Weather Routing and Departure Planning features now includes Tidal Currents along with Ocean Currents. Alerts give you the time and location of dangerous wave conditions that Wind Against Tide can cause, so you can keep your boat and crew safe.

See further ahead with GMDSS Map upgrades.

Using AI we translate the GMDSS text forecasts into a map view to display:

Tropical depressions, storms and cyclones.

Initially the map had an outlook of 12 hours, but now you can view all future alerts in the GMDSS forecasts.

View the new Lightning feature, Satellite Imagery, Extreme Weather Warnings and GMDSS Map now, with a free 7 day trial.

Real-Time Lightning Tracking Has Arrived!

We are delighted to announce our partnership with IMOCA, one of the fastest and most thrilling offshore yacht racing classes, as the Official Weather Supplier for 2024 and 2025. We are proud to support the world’s most prestigious classes by providing forecast data to assist competitors with their strategy and ensure safety while racing on the open ocean.

Founded in 1991 and recognized by World Sailing (the International Sailing Federation) since 1998, the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) manages the Class of 60-foot (18.28-meter) Open monohulls. IMOCA sets the rules to ensure fair competition while promoting innovation and the safety of the boats.

In 2018, IMOCA launched the IMOCA Globe Series. The Championship brings together the most prestigious ocean races, challenging sailors in solo, double-handed, and fully-crewed formats aboard high-performance IMOCA 60 yachts. For the first time in history, this championship unites two iconic round-the-world events: the legendary Vendée Globe, a solo, non-stop, and unassisted race, and The Ocean Race, a grueling crewed competition. Spanning four years, the championship features 18 thrilling races across more than 13 countries, pushing the limits of endurance, teamwork, and innovation in offshore sailing.

The Vendée Globe is a single-handed, non-stop, non-assisted round-the-world sailing race that takes place every four years and is contested on 18 metre IMOCA monohulls. The skippers set off from Les Sables-d'Olonne in Vendée and round the three legendary capes (Good Hope, Leeuwin and finally Cape Horn) before returning to Les Sables d'Olonne. The race attracts professional skippers from all over the world, and is above all else an incredible feat of human determination and adventure.

IMOCA and PredictWind Partner for the 2024 and 2025 Racing Seasons.

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PredictWind, a global leader in marine weather forecasting, has announced its partnership with the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA), the premier offshore yacht racing class, to become the exclusive Weather Data Supplier for the 2024 Vendée Globe. This collaboration will provide cutting-edge weather technology to support the fleet of IMOCA monohulls as they tackle the extreme challenges of this solo, round-the-world race. With PredictWind’s advanced forecasting tools, sailors will have access to crucial weather insights, enabling them to navigate volatile conditions with precision and maximize their chances of success.

PredictWind Partners with IMOCA to Provide Cutting-Edge Weather Technology for Vendée Globe 2024, Enhancing Sailor Performance and Fan Engagement

The Vendèe Globe is one of the most challenging and prestigious solo sailing races in the world. Held every four years, the event takes place in the Southern Ocean, where competitors face extreme weather conditions, including high winds, massive waves, and isolation. The race has a rich history, dating back to 1968, and has been won by some of the greatest sailors in the world.

PredictWind announces IMOCA partnership for Vendèe Globe 2024

We’re delighted to announce our partnership with IMOCA, one of the fastest and most exciting offshore yacht racing classes, as the Official Weather Supplier for the IMOCA class. We are proud to support the world’s best sailors in the solo round-the-world race with forecast data to aid competitors in their strategy and safety while racing over 40,000km on the open ocean.

Compete in the Virtual Vendée Globe and use our PredictWind Virtual Regatta Routing Tool to plot the optimal course and gain the upper hand on the competition. 

IMOCA Partnership for Vendée Globe 2024

We're delighted to announce our partnership with IMOCA, one of the fastest and most exciting offshore yacht racing classes, as the Official Weather Supplier for the Vendée Globe.

We are proud to support the world's most prestigious solo round-the-world race with forecast data to aid competitors in their strategy and safety while racing over 40,000km on the open ocean.

Official Weather Supplier for the Vendèe Globe

You can now see the average wind, wave and weather conditions, month by month, for any location in the world, with our new 

 feature. View the rolling averages from the last 10 years of historic ECMWF weather data so you can confidently choose the best time of year for your next adventure.

Wind and wave roses display the rolling 10-year average for each month, alongside other weather parameters, giving you insights into how the conditions vary throughout the year.

A wind rose is a graphical tool that shows the frequency and direction of winds at a particular location over a set period. The longer the spokes radiating from the center, the more frequently winds blow from that direction, with color coding used to indicate wind speed.

See how weather patterns change across the seasons, and find the best months for calmer or more consistent wind conditions.

 offers valuable information on regions prone to extreme weather conditions like storms or high winds during certain months, helping you steer clear of these dangerous locations.

We have eliminated possible inaccuracies due to climate change, by only using the most recent 10 years of data. Many pilot charts are unreliable because they use outdated data.

 feature is a great way to learn more about your destination with detailed insights on over 31,650 points of interest.

Plus many more locations, amenities, and activities.

 to gain a greater understanding of regional weather patterns and be fully prepared for your next adventure.

Check out the feature walkthrough to learn more about Climate data.

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Major Model Updates: Introducing PWAi, AIFS, and ICON

Major Model Updates: Introducing PWAi, AIFS, and ICON

The Ocean Race Europe will showcase an innovative new race tracker developed by PredictWind

The Ocean Race Europe will showcase an innovative new race tracker developed by PredictWind

Extreme Weather Alerts

Extreme Weather Alerts

Real-Time Lightning Tracking Has Arrived!

Real-Time Lightning Tracking Has Arrived!

IMOCA and PredictWind Partner for the 2024 and 2025 Racing Seasons.

IMOCA and PredictWind Partner for the 2024 and 2025 Racing Seasons.

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