This course is designed for navigators of all levels, from regattas to offshore or coastal cruises.

The workshop encompasses a comprehensive understanding of meteorological concepts, the use of various models (GFS, ECMWF, HIRLAM, AROME…) through the WINDY platform and other tools. You will learn to use prediction tools, analyze forecasted weather situations, plan optimal routes, and understand local effects.

Meteorology Courses at Different Levels:

Level 1 - Basic (4 hours):

• Fundamentals of Meteorology: Introduction to meteorological scales, key variables in navigation, origin of the wind.
• Basic Meteorological Prediction Tools: Analysis of surface maps, basic synoptic meteorology, depressions and anticyclones, fronts, navigation in conditions of depressions and fronts.
• Numerical Weather Prediction Models: Relevant parameters for navigation, introduction to meteorological information viewers (Windy) and GRIB file download programs (SQUID and Predictwind).
• Practical Exercises: Analysis with isobar maps.

Level 2 - Intermediate (4 hours):

• Basic Meteorological Prediction Tools 2: Height maps (500hPa) and their relationship with the surface, synoptic meteorology using surface and height maps, troughs and ridges.
• Observational Meteorology: Pressure, temperature, wind, and clouds on board.
• Introduction to Local Meteorology: Influence of local wind and orography, thermal winds, fog, and currents.

These courses will provide you with the necessary skills to improve your safety and efficiency in navigation, with a practical and detailed focus on meteorological analysis and route planning.