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Marine Weather Routing: The how and why of Marine Weather

by Bluewater Cruising Association 3 Mar 2022 09:09 AEDT 29 March 2022
Commander's Weather co-owner Oliver Lucia © Bluewater Cruising Association

Oliver Lucia, Commander's Weather co-owner, has provided weather forecasting for marine clients from cruisers to racers. Although weather data may be easily available, this online seminar will explain the unique value a weather router provides in the analysis of that data.

Online Zoom Presentation
29 Mar 2022 1930h - 2000h PST
Members $40 / Non-Members $60

Watch how Commander's helps clients understand the how and why of their unique weather situations. Learn how a weather routing service helps — the data and analysis they provide — and the kinds of decisions they rely on for an accurate understanding of weather.

About the Presenter

Oliver Lucia has over 17 years forecasting experience, including marine, public works, utilities and ski clients. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology and has been keenly interested in weather since childhood.

This will be a Virtual Presentation, on the Zoom platform. All attendees will receive an invitation with links to the Zoom meeting and login details. If you need more information please email ">Vancouver Education for details.

Find more information and register here.

This article has been provided by the courtesy of Bluewater Cruising Association.

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