Description

In this course, you will :

• About the mechanics of global weather, the foundations of ocean meteorology, predictive modeling and how sailors receive data via satellite and use high-performance navigation software.
• This course looks at oceanic meteorology and climatology through the lens of the sport of sailing.
• You will gain a basic knowledge of meteorology needed by sailors to take part in a regatta such as the Barcelona World Race, the only double-handed, round the world regatta with no stops.
• You will learn about the strategies employed during a round the world regatta and how these are put to use on board the latest ocean racing yachts.