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MARINE WEATHER: LEVEL I
This 2-day marine weather class is taught by well- known and recently retired
NOAA/NWS Ocean Prediction Center meteorologist, Lee Chesneau. The course is designed
to familiarize boaters with the basic principles of marine weather formation and
movement and how to use the information at hand to make safe boating decisions.
Students learn how to use surface pressure maps and make observations of local
weather conditions to observe frontal and non-frontal systems. The course combines
lectures and hands-on practical exercises that include making weather observations,
weather log keeping, obtaining current weather predictions from various sources,
and participating in a simulated cruise using historical weather data obtained
from the Ocean Prediction Center Archives and actual vessel log entries.
Topics:
- Cloud Identification
- Barometer Reading
- Reading Weather Maps
- Fronts, Squalls, Storms
- Fog
- Convection
- Prevailing Winds
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- Local Weather
- Beaufort Scale
- Waves
- High & Low Pressure Systems
- Receiving Weather Data
- Buys Ballot’s Law
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Class Schedule:
| Location: |
Annapolis School of Seamanship [MAP/DIRECTIONS] |
| Tuition: |
$395 |
| Instructor: |
Lee S. Chesneau |
| Textbook: |
N/A |
| Prerequisite: |
None |
| Enroll: |
Pre-registration is required |
| Max Size: |
20 Students |
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MARINE WEATHER: LEVEL II
This 2-day class builds on the foundation gained in the Level I class.
Students will perform several practical exercises to reinforce their understanding
of surface weather charts. The class also introduces students to the 3-D aspects
of weather such as 500 Mb upper air flow charts, ridges, and troughs.
Understanding the upper air movement and its influence on the corresponding
surface systems is an essential first step in making weather routing decisions.
This class is essential for anyone venturing offshore and recommended for
any other boater looking to further understand marine weather.
Topics:
- 500 Mb Upper Air Charts
- Troughs & Ridges
- 500 Mb Flow Patterns
- Practical Exercises using real-time Weather Charts
Class Schedule:
| Location: |
Annapolis School of Seamanship [MAP/DIRECTIONS] |
| Tuition: |
$425 |
| Instructor: |
Lee S. Chesneau |
| Prerequisite: |
None |
| Enroll: |
Pre-registration is required |
| Max Size: |
12 Students |
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