Weather for Sailors - Maine Coast
Saturday February 10th, Saturday February 24th, Saturday March 2nd
Maine Sail, Power, and Steam Museum, Rockland, ME
Ken McKinley, Instructor
This is a three part seminar which will take place on Saturday February 10th, Saturday February 24th, and Saturday March 2nd. Saturday March 9th will be held as a back-up date in case of poor travelling conditions on any of the prior dates. The general goal will be for participants to learn about weather systems and how they can impact sailing activities for local cruising along the Maine coast. In addition to learning about the structure and characteristics of weather systems, attention will be paid to observing how conditions are changing in order to make decisions about activities on the water. Time will be spent learning about situations that are unique to the Maine coast, and about how conditions and systems differ through the seasons. The range of publicly available weather resources will be explored, incluiding how to obtain and use these resources online.
The seminar will take place at the Maine Sail, Power, and Steam Museum in Rockland, Maine.
Session 1 Saturday February 10th, 9:00AM - 2:00 PM, including break for lunch (bring your own):
Fundamentals of Meteorology
General Circulation of the Atmosphere
Structure of Mid-Latitude Weather Systems
Ocean Waves
Introduction to NOAA websites and the products available.
Session 2 Saturday February 24th, 9:00 AM - Noon:
Review of weather charts on websites (assuming group will spend time exploring websites after Session 1)
Review of weather observations since Session 1, discussion of weather systems during this period.
Upper Level Analysis
Local Weather Conditions for the Maine Coast
Seasonal Changes for the Maine Coast
Another look at NOAA websites to include upper level charts.
Session 3 Saturday March 2, 9:00 AM - Noon:
Review of weather charts on websites (assuming group will spend time exploring websites after Session 2)
Review of weather observations since Session 2, discussion of weather systems during this period.
Tropical weather systems that can affect the Maine coast.
Introduction to NOAA tropical weather products available online.
Cost for this seminar is $250 per person. Early bird discount of $50 is available for sign-ups prior to February 1, 2024. To sign up, please use this link to send an email and include your name and contact information. We will reserve your spot(s) when we receive your email and will be in contact to make payment arrangements with you. Once payment is received and processed, we will confirm your registration.
We look forward to seeing you in Maine this winter!