La Belle Classe Academy

UNDERSTANDING WEATHER AT SEA - First level

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About the course

The course is part of the Monaco Weather Lab programme coordinated by “La Belle Classe Academy” and will cover the main aspects of practical marine weather. The course introduces the very basics of marine weather with further technical and practical techniques discussed to assist in safer navigation for all maritime activities. The participants will acquire and develop the ability to observe and understand the weather at sea.

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Language :

English

Price:

180€

Duration:

1H30

Essential information

Location: Yacht Club de Monaco

Duration: 1h30

Our training courses and packages do not include accommodation. However, we work closely with a number of partner hotels in Monaco and Beausoleil that offer accommodation. Please consult the list here.

All our courses are taught in English. A sufficient level of comprehension and oral expression is required to successfully complete the course.

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price(s)

Package of 3 sessions : 180€

Free for YCM Members

 

Course content

what you will learn ?

The course is delivered over three online sessions lasting about 1h30 each. A group of guest speakers will take turns including Francesco Pasi (Forecaster and researcher of the Lamma Weather Center), Christian Dumard ( Weather routing expert), Gianfranco Meggiorin (coordinator of Navimeteo), Tim Sykes ( Oceanographer and Marine Operations Manager) and other contributions from specialists operating in the weather and maritime industry. 

  • The Mediterranean and the Oceans
  • Notes on Climate Change
  • The Reference Meteorological sources
  • Forecasting and Nowcasting Techniques
  • Thunderstorms and Lightning Detection
  • Meterology and the internet
  • Weather models and how to use them
  • Interpreting synoptic charts
  • Heavy weather and critical marine weather conditions 

 

  • Route simulations
  • Significant events and case studies
  • Port Operations
  • Practical examples

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