No matter how much you prep and plan, you cannot control the weather. However, you can be proactive by understanding weather elements, sources, routing and timing.   This course is designed for sailors of all levels who want to understand weather and optimize sailing plans accordingly.

This online class is conducted by Captain Lisa Batchelor Frailey – meteorologist, passagemaker and ASA instructor who also teaches ASA 119 Marine Weather and ASA 108 Ocean Passagemaking.

In this class you’ll learn effective weather planning for coastal and ocean passages by blending weather, oceanography and navigation. Review some marine weather and Gulf Stream basics, learn to interpret synoptic weather charts and text forecasts, explore the pros and cons of GRIB files. Learn about weather models, weather routing, and getting data while offshore. We’ll put it all together with a bluewater passage scenario, from climatology through route planning, Gulfstream crossing, enroute weather and observations.

Register here:  Weather Planning for Passagemakers

All registrants (present or not on 14 July) have access to the recording for 12 months!