
This site is provided as a means of communications with the USPS National Marine Environment Committee (MEnvCom). We welcome your questions and comments on our courses, seminars and associated materials.
R/C Ronald H. Kessel, SN
Stf/C Joan C. Croft, AP
The Onboard Weather Forecasting Seminar is a triple play. It will:
You'll find that the seminar dovetails nicely with our full Weather Course. The seminar uses the Captain's Quick Guide to Onboard Weather Forecasting, both as a centerpiece and as a takeaway. It is a 16 panel waterproof laminated fold-out, containing illustrations and quick descriptions of common marine weather topics. It is heavy on the “what” about Weather, and light on the “why”. The “whys” and the “what-abouts” are discussed in more depth during our full Weather course.
Some of the seminar topics include:
If you've taught or taken our Weather course, you know that we deal with most of these topics over ten or more two hour classes. The seminar gives a quick taste of each topic in one two hour session, and the Instructor/Presenter kit contains a CD with a Power Point presentation and notes for the instructor.
In addition to the Captain’s Quick Guide, each seminar attendee will receive a thumbnail copy of the Power Point slides. Please note that the seminar materials no longer include the Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons Fundamentals of Weather Manual and a Cloud Chart.. These items were eliminated when the price of the Student Kits was substantially reduced.
Go to the Onboard Weather Forecasting Seminar public web page.
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