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Weather (Meteorology)

Understanding weather, what causes it, and obtaining and interpreting forecasts will help us plan and enjoy our time on the water.

Learn how to find, read, interpret and monitor weather forecasts.

Approximately 3 hours

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One of the most significant effects of our time on the water is the weather. Understanding how it will impact our trip and planning accordingly will significantly influence our enjoyment and safety.

This module introduces the core principles of weather, synoptic charts, and sources of forecasts both for planning and real-time while on the water. The better our understanding, the greater our ability to consider the impact of the elements in our plans and, importantly, remain safe.

Skills covered

The module discusses finding, interpreting, using and monitoring weather forecasts. From the language used to its impact on your time on the water, you’ll learn where you can get forecasts and how to use them to help plan passages.

On completing this module, you’ll earn the meteorology insignia!

Meteorology

  • I can interpret and plan based on a weather forecast.
For this module, you will need the following:
  • RYA Training Charts 3 & 4
  • RYA Training Almanac
  • Portland Course Plotter
  • Dividers
  • Pencil
  • Notepad

Module downloads:

Downloadable resources are to support learning, not a pre-requisite for the sessions. You only need to download or print something if it helps your understanding of a topic.


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Module Includes

  • 2 Topics
  • 7 Sessions
  • 1 Exercise