Bahamas Weather Forecast

[Snboard976]

I was wondering how people are receiving weather forecasts in the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Dominican Republic. Is there a reliable forecast on the VHF? I was thinking about getting a portable SSB receiver, but I don't know if it is necessary.

[btrayfors]

Chad,

A SSB receiver or transceiver is a very good thing to have for weather coverage in this part of the world.

The Waterway Radio and Cruising Club Net, "The Waterway Net", gives Carribean weather every morning at 0745 on 7268LSB. There are also weather and safety nets for the Caribbean -- including the Bahamas -- on the marine bands.

The USCG Offshore and High Seas broadcasts cover the SW North Atlantic several times a day on various SSB frequencies (published on the Internet). WLO in New Orleans repeats the broadcasts on several of their channels.

Cruisers in the area talk with each other via SSB about weather, safety, and other cruising information.

Distances are long in the Bahamas, and most often VHF just won't cut it. SSB is more useful, particularly when you get SE of about Rum Cay and the outer Bahamian islands.

Bill

[imagine2frolic]

Just type in Chris Parker weather, and you will come across his information. He comes across clear, and concise with great forecast........i2f

[westerly84]

definitely get at least an ssb reciever like the "yacht boy". vhf will not cut it. too little range. s/v mello moon