Meteorology & Weather Prediction Sailing Course

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Meteorology and Weather Prediction Masterclass

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This masterclass is designed to reinforce key RYA syllabus topics, this day ensures you stay on course and navigate safely at sea.

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Run by an RYA Shore-based instructor, the masterclass is for Day Skippers and Coastal Yachtmasters and anyone who wants to gain more knowledge of the weather we experience at sea and at home. You will gain an in-depth understanding of why we get the weather we do, and be able to predict what will happen imminently, soon or later, thus aiding planning a passage or organising a day trip out. Starting with a global explanation as to why we get the weather we do and what effects this pattern, the day builds up to focusing on the weather around the UK and coastal waters on the South Coast. A discussion and exercise in Blind Navigation is also included.

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Required Experience

Ideal for Day Skippers, Coastal Yachtmasters, and weather enthusiasts

Course Duration

One Day, 9am-5pm

Course Content

Skills Gained

In-depth understanding of the weather

Get Started In 3 Easy Steps

We make learning to be a competent yacht Skipper easy.

Step 1

Select A Date

Once you’re sure you meet the requirements, look at our upcoming course dates and choose the one that best suits you.

Step 2

Take The Course

As you sail the Solent, you’ll learn all the skills required to earn your RYA Day Skipper accreditation.

Step 3

Become A Pro Sailor

With your newfound knowledge, you’re free to skipper your own Yacht and sail away into the sunset!

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Day consists of:

Where does the weather come from

A global explanation as to why we get Weather
Areas of High and Low Pressure
Fronts
Depressions
Anti Cyclones
Jet Streams

A typical frontal system

Why we get Fronts
What weather to expect from them

How to draw up a synoptic chart from a weather broadcast

After listening to a weather forecast, you will produce a synoptic chart
Use the chart to predict wind direction and speed, as well as cloud and precipitation.

How weather can effect passage planning

A short passage plan is drawn up from the Synoptic chart

Fog – restricted visibility

Where does fog come from
What a Skipper should be doing when they experience fog on passage
IRPCS requirements and revision of sound signals
Blind Navigation exercise

Tactical use of wind

Convergence and Divergence
Crossing the English Channel with wind shifts
Approaching land – typical wind shift
Land & Sea Breezes

Katabatic Wind

What they are
Where to expect them

Weather Online

A look at apps

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Attendees should bring a plotter, dividers, pencils, ruler, rubber, note book, calculator and a drawing compass

This day provides background information to make sense of the current weather and what to expect. Also detailed information on how to stay safe in restricted visibility and an exercise in Blind Navigation techniques, and a look at weather apps, and which ones can help you.