Prerequisites: Weather is open to all Active USPS Members and Family Members
Awareness of weather phenomena, how to read a weather map and the sky, and understand and anticipate weather developments for more pleasurable boating are objectives of this course. Subjects include:
Characteristics and structure of the atmosphere
What the weather is and its basic causes
Normal development and movement of weather over the earth
Factors considered in weather forecasting
Observations that the skipper can make afloat include both instrumental and visual:
Cloud sequences and the weather they predict
Air masses, fronts, storms, and fog
Use of radio and television weather broadcasts
Throughout, the student is encouraged to make observations and predictions in order to gain experience in applying the principles taught and develop greater insight into weather phenomena.