Basic Weather Forecasting with Scott Crawshaw

An understanding of basic weather is an important attribute of seamanship. This 1/2 day workshop, taught by renowned mariner Scott Crawshaw, a highly qualified instructor and former BCA member, will introduce cruisers to the fundamentals of weather, enable them to combine weather forecasts (VHF) with personal observation, and relate it to their immediate situation. Participants will learn relevant information that will build their confidence and help ensure their enjoyment and safety at sea, in both foul and fair weather.

Topics Covered:

• Air Circulation Patterns
• Pressure,Temperature and Moisture
• Air Masses
•  Fronts and Cyclogenesis
• Fog, Clouds and Precipitation
•  Weather Maps
•  Sources of Local Weather

Scott Crawshaw has over 50,000 miles of ocean water experience and 35 years in sailboats. This includes skippering the Royal Canadian Navy’s Tall Ship, HMCS Oriole and four years of offshore sailing with his family aboard the sailing vessel Peregrinata. His qualifications include a Transport Canada Master Mariner, unlimited tonnage; a Navy Surface Command Qualification, unlimited tonnage; an ISPA Instructor qualification and a recipient of the CYA Yachtmaster Ocean award.  Scott has a degree in Physics and Physical Oceanography from Royal Roads Military College. He currently resides in the UK with his wife Sonia, where he is filling an exchange position with the Royal Navy for the next three years.

If you are planning on cruising the Gulf Islands during July, consider anchoring in Tsehum Harbour and dinghying to shore for this great course.