Weather and Meteorology Seminar for Mariners

 

According to the organizers, the two-day seminar is packed with professional-grade weather knowledge and information to keep cruisers, racers, power-boaters and professional mariners safe and well-informed while underway.

 

Topics covered include everything from sea breezes to Coriolis Force and hurricanes. The seminar will also cover popular cruising routes and hands-on work.

 

Confident Captain/Ocean Pros provides training, instruction, education and consultation for mariners of all skill levels. Instructors come from a variety of maritime backgrounds and are professionals who work to ensure that students receive quality training, with real world-experience that translates into learning experience for students.

 

Commanders’ Weather has been providing worldwide marine weather forecasts for racing and cruising yachts for more than 20 years. Its meteorologists support almost 6,000 clients worldwide, including America’s Cup contender Luna Rossa, Maserati, the Brazilian Olympic Sailing Team, Quantum Racing and former single handed nonstop circumnavigation record holder Dame Ellen MacArthur. Experts work closely with cruising clients throughout the world’s seas, preparing boat specific routing and forecasts.

 

The seminar runs Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26 at the home of Confident Captain/Ocean Pros, 344 Aquidneck Ave., Newport East. The cost is $395, and the class runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Space is limited to 20 participants and is offered on a first come first serve basis; see www.confidentcaptain.com for more information.