WHAT IS WINDR
windr is a wind and weather forecast app built specifically for sailors.
Weather sites including those who claim to be made for sailing, are confusing to use, the wind is pointing the opposite of the way a wind vane would point and that's physically impossible.
windr is a Progressive Web App and an app which is available on the app store
THE DATA
The forecast system covers the contiguous United States. windr displays:
- Current conditions: wind speed (kts), direction, condition, temperature
- Gust speed when forecast gusts exceed 3 knots above sustained
- 24-hour hourly wind timeline with direction arrows
- 7-day forecast grid covering day and overnight periods
- Wind strength classification: Calm / Light / Moderate / Fresh / Gale
WHO BUILT IT
windr was developped by AJ Sorensen, a competitive sailor based out of Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, Connecticut. AJ races all types of One Design boats and keelboats