https://youtu.be/BcKqa1jGWRY?si=4n1X1KMmL0xtgzGE

Objective

Learn how to create and compare alternative routes for the same voyage to optimize for weather avoidance, safety, and economics.

What You'll Accomplish

• Compare great circle versus rhumb line routes
• Create weather-optimized alternative routes
• Modify waypoints and sailing geometry
• Evaluate trade-offs between distance, duration, and weather exposure
• Build multiple route scenarios for decision-making

Before You Start

Ensure you have:

• Your departure and destination ports defined
• Basic knowledge of great circle vs rhumb line navigation
• Any specific routing constraints or preferences

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Create Your Initial Route

• Enter your departure and arrival ports (e.g., Savannah → Rotterdam)
• Click "Create Route"
• The system generates the shortest path (typically a great circle route)