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ATLANTIC CIRCUIT PLANNING
WEATHER COURSE
WEATHER COURSE
This one day course covers many aspects of practical marine weather, starting from the very basics and ending with all you need to plan your voyages or - weekend outings - safely and efficiently taking into account the weather. This weekend course is intended to be both a practical and theoretical and aimed at the sailing fartienity. On completion it will certainly help you with your decision making whilst planning a voyage and once underway. No prior knowledge of weather is needed just the enthusiasm to learn.
COURSE CONTENTS
Principles of weather
Global circulation
Clouds, winds, fronts, lows, highs & weather maps
Making observations DIY Forecasting Weather Hazards
Sources of weather Information
Using and understanding the forecast
ATLANTIC CIRCUIT PLANNING
" THIS COULD BE YOU ! "
WEEKEND SHOREBASED OR ONLINE COURSE
Have you ever dreamt or even thought about doing a Trans-Atlantic crossing or are you actually planning one? Then! This one day seminar run by I.O.S will be invaluable. This day aims to be informative with practical advice, guidance and some top tips that you won’t have read in the books. Stokey Woodall, who has traversed the Atlantic some 37 times to date and has a wealth of ocean sailing knowledge and experience, will be your host. The content will include stunning visual presentations and will be delivered in Stokey’s own inimitable style with humorous anecdotes added for good measure. Topics to be covered will include
COURSE TOPICS
Passage planning to the Canaries, Cape Verde to the Caribbean
Return crossing Bermuda, Azores, to UK or Mediterranean
The Azores Islands talk “Fire and Flowers”
Weather, tactics, sources and weather advice
The crew, watch systems, lifestyle and training
Publications and charts needed for the trip
Ports of call on route
Emergency navigation
The paperwork
STOKEY AT SEA
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