An understanding of marine forecasting is critical to planning safe and comfortable cruises. Learning about marine forecasting can be a challenge due to the confusing terminology, symbols and meteorological shorthand used to display weather features. The Workshop will introduce the skills needed for a basic understanding of weather features and interpretation of surface weather maps.
Workshop Structure
The 3-hour Marine Weather For Beginners Workshop is designed for cruisers who are new to marine forecasting or those who are interested in a basic refresher. The Workshop will include lecture materials and several hands-on exercises to develop your understanding of marine weather features and forecasting skills.
Workshop Topics
- Barometric pressure patterns
- Frontal boundaries
- Meteorological time
- Interpreting surface forecast maps
- Color shading
- Interpreting contours
- Wind barbs & streamlines
Workshop Requirements
- A laptop or tablet with wi-fi will be needed to complete the hands-on exercises. Those attending with another person may share a laptop or tablet.
Questions
Do you have questions about the Workshop? If so, don’t hesitate to contact Mark Thornton at Mark@LakeErieWX.com
