I have changed WRF to more of an on-demand for regattas solution, which was the original intention.

It is essentially obsolete for Australia now we have the excellent Access-C, which should be better and is available a lot earlier.

Some areas remain permanently where we don't have better data, NZ for example.

Until v12 is released, there is an updated configuration file on the Exp downloads web page. Also see https://expedition.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=2289

Last edited by Nick (1/22/2024 6:01 pm)

Hi Nick, preparing for the Sydney to Noumea race starting 25th May 2024.  I have replaced the wrf.xml and egrib.xml files.
1. Is there a WRF download appropriate for the race?
2. The access model is showing up as an option for download, connects to server, downloads, but not visible. Doesn't appear in the weather option window?
Is there anything else I need to do?

Have restarted the grib server and all is well again.

Access-C should definitely be the best data along the coast.

It depends on when areas are needed for events.