The predictability of local summer winds in the Med makes it easier to work out passage plans so you can safely sail from one spot to the next.

Sailing winds mediterranean. Although the sailing season lasts from April to October on the Mediterranean Sea March and November are also ideal for sailing. The Winds of the Mediterranean The dominant winds of the Mediterranean are chanelled through the deep valleys between the mountain chains and sweep into the sea from set angles. Settled weather is nice with sunny skies maybe a bit of high cloud and maybe periods of moderate visibility.

Ancient sailing winds in the eastern Mediterranean. The north and northeast of Sardinia has plenty of anchorages but it gets crowded in summer as it is one of the most popular sailing destinations. Many of these winds have names including the Sirocco originating in the Sahara the Meltemi Greece and Turkey the Bora.

And the mild Mistral. Of course the Bora is just one of a dozen seasonal winds in the Med. Bounded by Europe Asia and Africa the waters of the Mediterranean three miles deep in places are frequently disturbed by sudden and surprisingly strong winds that blow from the land towards the center of the sea.

Sailing the Mediterranean has a quiet and busy season the sailing season runs from mid-April to late October with the peak season being July and August. Mediterranean and Aegean coastlines are nicely developed for yachting holidays. The Jugo usually followed by rain.

Wind-converter Personal sailing forecast. The three common winds in the region are the dry Bora coming from the north. And then locate the four areas where predictable strong winds often occur.

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