Using AIS offshore (PredictWind Masterclass 4/5)
Up to this point, we’ve focused on planning and interpretation. But once you’re actually offshore, your job as Captain changes. It moves from "making a plan" to monitoring the outside world and catching problems before they start. In this fourth video of our 5-part series, we’re looking at the tools that give you a bird's-eye view of your surroundings—even when you’re hundreds of miles from the nearest coast.
We dive deep into Satellite AIS (Over the Horizon AIS), explaining how individual sailors now have access to global shipping data that used to be locked behind corporate paywalls. This isn't just about collision avoidance; it’s about strategic awareness and replacing surprise with a plan.
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This entire masterclass is a companion to my book "Be The Captain." Every reader gets a 20% discount on PredictWind Standard or Pro subscriptions, which can save you up to $100.
👉 Grab your copy and the discount here: https://bethecaptain.com/
⚓️ WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN VIDEO #4:
We are moving from weather models into real-time safety and awareness tools. This session covers:
Awareness vs. Automation: Why tools like AIS don’t make you safe, but they do buy you the most precious resource offshore: Time.
Satellite AIS (Over the Horizon): How PredictWind uses low-earth orbit satellites to show you ship traffic 300+ miles away, long before your onboard VHF antenna can see them.
Strategic Planning: Using AIS to anticipate major shipping lanes days in advance so you can adjust your crossing for daylight.
Bandwidth Management: How the offshore app filters global data into a "slice" that won't overwhelm your satellite connection.
Proactive Alerts: Setting thresholds for wind, waves, and extreme weather before you’re too tired to think clearly.
Community Knowledge: How to use experience sharing for anchoring and local quirks without treating it as "official authority."
📽️ THE PREDICTWIND MASTERCLASS SERIES:
Video 1: The Foundation & Setup
https://youtu.be/JTJTCXnd8e0
Video 2: Weather Routing & Interpretation
https://youtu.be/S1DvOBNulFU
Video 3: Power Routing for Comfort
https://youtu.be/QTrIFfbL6VY
Video 4: Safety, AIS & Extra Features (You are here)
https://youtu.be/C5zBfqqwDMM
Video 5: The Offshore App & Starlink Integration
Video Chapters
00:00 Planning vs. Real-Time Safety Tools
00:41 The Captain's Real Job: Awareness vs. Automation
01:02 What is AIS? (Automatic Identification System)
01:38 Satellite AIS: Over the Horizon Awareness
02:56 Strategic Awareness vs. Collision Avoidance
03:59 How PredictWind Manages Data & Bandwidth
04:51 Integrating Satellite AIS with Your Chartplotter
05:56 Setting Proactive Alerts for Wind and Waves
06:32 Community Knowledge: Experience vs. Authority
07:08 Reducing Surprise: The Key to Calm Seamanship
07:41 Conclusion & Video 5 Teaser
#Sailing #PredictWind #AIS #SatelliteAIS #OffshoreSailing #BeTheCaptain #Seamanship #BoatSafety #MarineSafety #SailingZingaro #VesselTraffic
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Up to this point, we’ve focused on planning and interpretation. But once you’re actually offshore, your job as Captain changes. It moves from “making a plan” to monitoring the outside world and catching problems before they start. In this fourth video of our 5-part series, we’re looking at the tools that give you a bird’s-eye view of your surroundings—even when you’re hundreds of miles from the nearest coast.
We dive deep into Satellite AIS (Over the Horizon AIS), explaining how individual sailors now have access to global shipping data that used to be locked behind corporate paywalls. This isn’t just about collision avoidance; it’s about strategic awareness and replacing surprise with a plan.
📘 GET THE BOOK & SAVE $100
This entire masterclass is a companion to my book “Be The Captain.” Every reader gets a 20% discount on PredictWind Standard or Pro subscriptions, which can save you up to $100.
👉 Grab your copy and the discount here: https://bethecaptain.com/
⚓️ WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN VIDEO #4:
We are moving from weather models into real-time safety and awareness tools. This session covers:
Awareness vs. Automation: Why tools like AIS don’t make you safe, but they do buy you the most precious resource offshore: Time.
Satellite AIS (Over the Horizon): How PredictWind uses low-earth orbit satellites to show you ship traffic 300+ miles away, long before your onboard VHF antenna can see them.
Strategic Planning: Using AIS to anticipate major shipping lanes days in advance so you can adjust your crossing for daylight.
Bandwidth Management: How the offshore app filters global data into a “slice” that won’t overwhelm your satellite connection.
Proactive Alerts: Setting thresholds for wind, waves, and extreme weather before you’re too tired to think clearly.
Community Knowledge: How to use experience sharing for anchoring and local quirks without treating it as “official authority.”
📽️ THE PREDICTWIND MASTERCLASS SERIES:
Video 1: The Foundation & Setup
Video 2: Weather Routing & Interpretation
Video 3: Power Routing for Comfort
Video 4: Safety, AIS & Extra Features (You are here)
Video 5: The Offshore App & Starlink Integration
Video Chapters
00:00 Planning vs. Real-Time Safety Tools
00:41 The Captain’s Real Job: Awareness vs. Automation
01:02 What is AIS? (Automatic Identification System)
01:38 Satellite AIS: Over the Horizon Awareness
02:56 Strategic Awareness vs. Collision Avoidance
03:59 How PredictWind Manages Data & Bandwidth
04:51 Integrating Satellite AIS with Your Chartplotter
05:56 Setting Proactive Alerts for Wind and Waves
06:32 Community Knowledge: Experience vs. Authority
07:08 Reducing Surprise: The Key to Calm Seamanship
07:41 Conclusion & Video 5 Teaser
#Sailing #PredictWind #AIS #SatelliteAIS #OffshoreSailing #BeTheCaptain #Seamanship #BoatSafety #MarineSafety #SailingZingaro #VesselTraffic
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