Weather (Meteorology)
Downloadable materials supporting the ‘Weather (meteorology)’ module.
Cloud & Weather Front Spotter
Understanding the relationship between clouds and weather fronts allows us to see a weather front as it develops and passes over us. This basic knowledge can help us determine what weather to expect in...More Details
Inshore Waters Forecast - Sea Areas
Inshore waters and strong wind forecast for coastal waters up to 12 miles offshore. Forecasts for UK inshore waters are issued four times a day and cover a period of 24 hours from 0000, 0600, 1200 and...More Details
Inshore Waters Forecast - Dumbarton to Farlow
Fictional inshore waters forecast for the sea area Dunbarton to Farlow (an RYA training area in the Northern Hemisphere). This forecast is used in the Should we do this? session in the Passage Planning...More Details
Shipping Forecast Worksheet
This worksheet contains information regarding the UK shipping forecast used for the session Sources of Weather Forecast in the Weather module of the Day Skipper Theory Course.
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Weather Forecasting Terminology
This worksheet contains the terms used in the weather forecast and their definitions.
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Synoptic Chart
An example synoptic chart used in the How to read a Synoptic Chart in the Weather module of the Sailing Essentials & Day Skipper Theory courses.
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Barometric Pressure Change Meanings
A list containing the common weather scenarios that can be interpreted from changes in air pressure. Knowing what the changes in barometric pressure indicate can help us forecast and monitor the weather.
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Weather Broadcasts and Maritime Safety Information
His Majesty’s Coastguard is responsible in the UK for broadcasting marine weather forecasts and Maritime Safety Information (MSI) on NAVTEX, VHF and MF and providing the Radio Medical Advice Link Call...More Details
Weather Forecast Capture Sheet
This is a worksheet for capturing weather forecast information to help interpret and monitor the forecast for maritime purposes. The technique for capturing the forecast is taught in the Weather (Meteorology)...More Details
Beaufort Scale
Details of the wind strength and other expected conditions for each Beaufort scale 0 to 12. The Beaufort scale is taught in the Weather (Meteorology) module of the Sailing Essentials & Day Skipper...More Details
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