Optimal route planning depends on the quality and diversity of meteorological data. With Adrena’s V23, available since early 2026, the native integration of Météo Consult expands the range of available sources to refine your route calculations. This update addresses a recurring request from users, whether they are offshore racers, offshore cruisers, or shipping professionals.
Activate METEO CONSULT in just a few seconds
Setup is intentionally simple: all you need to do is subscribe to METEO CONSULT and enter your login credentials directly in the settings of your Adrena software. Once authentication is complete, METEO CONSULT GRIB files become accessible just like your other weather sources, without any additional steps. This integration eliminates the need to switch between platforms and centralizes all your data in a single environment.
Why METEO CONSULT?
METEO CONSULT stands out for its use of its own weather model, developed and refined over the years. Unlike providers who simply redistribute data from major public models (GFS, ECMWF), METEO CONSULT offers forecasts that are not based on a single weather scenario, but on the analysis of several possible atmospheric developments.
Thanks to a probabilistic, multi-scenario approach, the METEO CONSULT forecasting system identifies the most likely trends, assesses risks, and better pinpoints uncertainties. Combined with the expertise of their meteorologists and cross-referenced with other models, this method offers a more comprehensive and reliable view of weather developments, particularly for sensitive phenomena such as rain, wind, or thunderstorms.
Another major advantage lies in the detailed coverage of ocean currents on a global scale. While many models focus on winds, METEO CONSULT incorporates precise current forecasts, a parameter that is often critical in route planning calculations, particularly in equatorial regions, at strategic passages (Gibraltar, canals), or near major oceanic systems (Gulf Stream, etc.).
Compare the models to validate your tactical options
The benefit of using multiple weather sources lies in the ability to assess the consistency of forecasts. A scenario confirmed by three different models offers a higher level of confidence than a single forecast. Conversely, when models diverge significantly, this indicates meteorological uncertainty that must be factored into the navigation strategy.
With METEO CONSULT in Adrena, you can now run multiple route calculations simultaneously, each based on a different source, and compare the results. The discrepancy between ETAs, proposed routes, and identified weather windows becomes a valuable indicator of the scenario’s stability. This methodology is already used by professional offshore racing teams: it is now available to all Adrena users.
Ocean racing, boat delivery, shipping: measurable benefits
While this new feature will naturally find its place in the cockpits of IMOCAs, Class40s, and other racing monohulls, it is also designed for recreational sailors undertaking ocean crossings. Preparing for a transatlantic crossing by analyzing weather windows across multiple models allows for optimizing the departure date and ensuring safe navigation, particularly in areas of high variability (North Atlantic, frontal passages).
Shipping and convoy professionals will also find it a valuable decision-making tool for optimizing trade routes, reducing fuel consumption, and anticipating difficult conditions. The reliability of current forecasts is particularly relevant for cargo and transport vessels, where every knot gained or lost represents a measurable economic impact.
Professional tools available to everyone
This integration of METEO CONSULT is in line with Adrena’s philosophy: to provide sailors with powerful tools while maintaining ease of use. No unnecessary technical complexity, no tedious configuration. Just the ability to access an additional high-quality weather source, directly from your usual routing interface.
The V23 reinforces this approach by increasing automation (GRIBs, alerts) and simplifying access to critical data (CROSS, polar charts, currents). The goal remains the same: to enable every user, regardless of their experience level, to make the best possible decisions using the most reliable data available.
> The V23 and METEO CONSULT activation have been available since the beginning of 2026.
