SAILING WEATHER (PART 1)- WEATHER FOR SAILORS
(full day course, 9.30am to 4pm)
Under the Skin of Weather
Who is it for?
Suitable for beginners novices and those who wish to know more about the wind, weather and why it happens.
Above and beyond the RYA syllabus
The aim of this course is to give a background into meteorology and make it accessible for all. We deal with all aspects of the RYA Level 1 meteorology syllabus, but also explain much more about what causes weather, forecasting and its effects.
What topics are covered?
We deal with topics such as The Atmosphere, Global circulation, Frontal systems, Pressure systems, Air masses, Cloud development & forecasting, using weather charts, followed by a Q & A session.
What is included?
Lectures and light refreshments are all included.
What time does the course start & end?
The course last for a full day and runs from 9.30am to approximately 4.00pm
Where is the course held?
At the Wombourne Community Centre & Library, WV5 9DN. The Centre is adjacent to the A449, 20 minutes from the M40 & M5.
How much does the course cost?
The cost is £125
This must be paid in advance. You can book online now.
If paying by cheque they should be made payable to "Weather School" and sent to Weather School, The Weather Centre, 188 Common Road, Wombourne, Staffordshire, WV5 0LT.
Payment is due 14 days prior to start of course. Cancellations are only excepted after this in extraordinary circumstances.
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SAILING WEATHER (PART 2) PRACTICAL FORECASTING FOR SAILORS
(full day course, 9.30am to 4pm)
Making the weather work
Who is it for?
A practical, hands on course suitable for those sailors who want to advance their weather knowledge, a get their weather hands dirty!
Why should I attend Part 1 first?
A good level of weather knowledge is assumed and so I strongly strongly recommend attending Part 1 first as topics covered in Part 1 are expected to be understood on this course. These include why and where highs and low form, the physics of the atmosphere, forecasting the movement of fronts, airmass theory and prediction, interaction of upper air and surface weather systems. If you do not have a good weather knowledge before attending Part 2 you might feel left behind.
What topics are covered?
This course is hands-on, with many practical examples of planning a sailing trip through various conditions, and making predictions based o the available information
Q & A session (time permitting).
By the end of the course
You should be able to confidently use various internet services to forecast the weather, be able to interpret and use satellite and radar data and be able to integrate additional information (such as personal observations, internet and media forecasts) into your own decision making process.
What is included?
Lectures, lunch and refreshements through the day are all included
What time does the course start & end?
The course last for a full day and runs from 9.30am to approximately 4.00pm.
Where is the course held?
At the Wombourne Community Centre & Library, WV5 9DN. The Centre is adjacent to the A449, 20 minutes from the M40 & M5.
How much does the course cost?
The cost is £135
This must be paid in advance. You can book online now.
If paying by cheque they should be made payable to "Weather School" and sent to Weather School, The Weather Centre, 188 Common Road, Wombourne, Staffordshire, WV5 0LT.
Payment is due 14 days prior to start of course. Cancellations are only excepted after this in extraordinary circumstances.
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