PredictWind Pro Free Trial with all Day Skipper Online Theory Courses
As part of the exciting new developments to our Online Theory Courses for 2025, we have collaborated with PredictWind to provide our students with access to a PredictWind Pro free trial*.
This is an excellent opportunity for sailors, cruisers, and offshore adventurers to experience the full power of professional-grade marine weather forecasting and routing, while learning online.
Providing access to this powerful tool at Pro level allows you to test the benefits and additional features available with your online course, without any additional monthly fees, you can then extend your subscription if, like us, you found it to be easy to use, highly accurate and of huge benefit to aid in your safe navigation on the water.
Once you sign up for our RYA Day Skipper Online Theory Course, we will guide you through setting up your free PredictWind account. Once you reach a point in the course where the higher level of access will be of the most use to you, access to the Pro free trial will be provided as an option, you will need to confirm and submit your request for access and that’s it!
Your PredictWind Pro free trial will be available for 4 weeks while you study, saving you a minimum of $249 (around £185) in subscription fees when you study with Navathome.
New to PredictWind? Here are some of the benefits of a PredictWind Pro free trial:
Access to Industry-Leading Weather Forecasts
- PredictWind is recognised as a global leader in wind and marine forecasting, trusted by ocean racers and professionals for its high-resolution, accurate data.
- The platform uses multiple top-ranked global and regional forecast models, including their proprietary PWG and PWE models, offering detailed forecasts down to 1km resolution.
Advanced Weather Routing and Departure Planning
- The Pro trial unlocks sophisticated weather routing and departure planning tools, allowing users to calculate the safest and most efficient routes based on real-time weather, ocean currents, and boat-specific data.
- These features are particularly valuable for offshore and long-distance sailors, helping to minimise risk and optimise travel windows.
Customisation for Your Vessel
- Users can input their boat’s unique characteristics and sailing preferences, enabling PredictWind’s AI-powered polars to further refine routing and forecasts for even greater accuracy.
- This level of personalisation ensures that recommendations are tailored to your exact needs, not just generic predictions.
Multi-Model Forecast Comparison
- PredictWind Pro allows you to compare up to six different weather models side by side, making it easier to spot consensus or discrepancies and make informed decisions.
- The split-screen comparison is a standout feature for those who want deeper insight and confidence in their planning.
- Offshore and Coastal Flexibility
- The free trial provides access to both the PredictWind App (ideal for coastal and internet-connected use) and the Offshore App (optimised for satellite or low-data connections), ensuring you stay informed wherever you sail.
- Offline capabilities are especially useful for ocean passages or remote cruising.
Enhanced Visualisation Tools
- Rain radar, satellite imagery, and the CAPE index (which measures thunderstorm potential) are all included, providing comprehensive visual data for short- and long-term planning.
- These tools help users quickly assess changing conditions and make safer decisions.
GPS Tracking and Sharing
- The Pro trial enables GPS tracking overlaid on PredictWind maps, which can be shared with friends and family so they can follow your journey and see current weather conditions.
- This feature adds peace of mind for both sailors and their loved ones.
Try Before You Commit
The free trial lets you experience all premium features without upfront commitment, so you can determine if PredictWind Pro meets your needs before extending your access beyond the free trial.
With Flexible subscription options (annual or seasonal), you can tailor your usage to your sailing calendar.
Already studying with us?
If you are a current student with us and would like access to the PredictWind Pro Free Trial, please get in touch with us to request access. We will confirm if the trial is available to you and help you get set up so you can enjoy the benefits of learning with Navathome.
*The PredictWind Pro Free Trial is not currently available on all Navathome online Theory Courses, we hope to expand the availability soon, please bear with us and keep checking back for updated availability. (June 2025)
