Marine Weather is a 10-session, in-depth course offered by the United States Power Squadrons®, America’s Boating Club®, that introduces students to the science of meteorology and focuses on the causes, analysis, and forecasting of weather events. The aim of the course is to make you weather-wise.
The course meets the practical needs of today’s boaters by introducing weather maps, upper-air charts, local and zone text forecasts, wind/wave and other graphic forecasts, radar images, and watches, warnings and advisories. This course also highlights use of internet resources, weather apps, and Wi-Fi, cell phone, radio, and satellite weather communications for mariners.
You will learn about:
Basic meteorology
Weather systems affecting the U.S.
Fundamentals of weather dynamics
National Weather Service forecasting tools
Classes will be held on Tuesdays, 7 to 9 pm, starting September 19, 2023 via Zoom.
Cost is $95 for America’s Boating Club, U.S. Power Squadrons & Jubilee YC members, or $135 for others.
Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
For further information please contact Patrick Pearce at patrickpearce@comcast.net.