Blend weather, oceanography and routing strategy to prepare for coastal and offshore passages. This two-part online course gives sailors a clear framework for integrating weather forecasting into trip planning. Whether you’re a coastal cruiser or an offshore voyager, understanding marine weather is the first—and most important—step.

Effective weather planning is more than checking a forecast—it’s a process that starts long before you set sail. This course breaks that process down into actionable steps. You’ll learn how to shape your route using real-time data, anticipate changes, and manage your plan underway.

From understanding GRIB files to working with weather routers and analyzing synoptic charts, this course brings clarity to the complexity of marine weather. You’ll apply everything you learn to a real-world passage scenario from Norfolk to the USVI.

This online course is conducted live via Zoom over 2 evenings, Sep 18 and Sep 25, at 7:30 pm EST by American Sailing, and available on-demand after the live presentation. Register with this link for a $20 discount:

Marine Weather Planning