Gulf Stream Analysis: June 16, 2022

With one day to go, the Gulf Stream's meander appears to be on the move. This is the third in a series of three analyses by navigator and oceanographer Frank Bohlen

2022 Gulf Stream Analysis Near Newport Bermuda Rhumb Line, June 3rd

Navigator and oceanographer Frank Bohlen continues his pre-race analysis of the Gulf Stream

2022 Gulf Stream Analysis, One Month to Go

Navigator and oceanographer Frank Bohlen previews the shape and direction of the Gulf Stream for 2022

Gulf Stream and Weather Resources

The defining features of the race are the Gulf Stream currents and the weather that it breeds, and there are many great resources to study

How to Better Judge a Weather Forecast’s Accuracy

Veteran navigator and oceanographer Frank Bohlen revisits the 2016 Newport Bermuda Race forecast and highlights free CCA weather resources

2018 Gulf Stream Pre-Start Analysis

In the final days before the start, the view of the Gulf Stream's structure and flow is somewhat clouded. By W. Frank Bohlen Due to persistent cloud cover, satellite views […]

2018 Gulf Stream Analysis, Two Weeks Out

As May turns to June, the Gulf Stream watch intensifies and navigators study the structure and flow of the Stream for winning clues. By W. Frank Bohlen With 14 days […]

2018 Gulf Stream Analysis, First Take

Gulf Stream navigation begins well before the race with a close watch on the evolution of the form and structure of the Stream across the route to Bermuda. By W. […]

2016 Newport Bermuda Retrospective: Wind and Stream

Skippers and navigators can learn lessons about both Gulf Stream and weather forecasts with a look back at the last race. Story by W. Frank Bohlen. It has been said […]