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Weather

Weather Summary

Prerequisites:  Weather is open to active USPS members that have successfully completed one of the following classes:

• USPS® Basic Boating Course

• USPS® Boat Smart Course

• America's Boating Course

• Coast Guard Boating Safety Class

• Equivalent Boating Safety Class

 

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.

Weather Course Schedule

Registration Form

WX101 -- Basic Weather Syllabus
 

WX102 -- Advanced Weather Syllabus