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   Fundamentals of Weather    



This is a very popular course that affects all boaters! Topics for this course include atmosphere, clouds, pressure, wind, temperature and moisture, stability and instability, air masses, frontal weather, precipitation and fog, general circulation, tropical hurricanes and wave theory, forecasting the weather.

The detailed subject matter will enable the boat operator to anticipate adverse forecasts, by gathering pertinent information and interpreting weather signs.

Winter 2008

 April 1-May 6 (Tuesdays)

To guarantee your space, Pre-Registration is required and can be arranged by contacting the Training Officer or by calling 416-657-2765.




HIGHLIGHTS

    How the Sun Causes Weather

  What Causes the Wind to Blow?

    Water in the Atmosphere

  Clouds - Signposts of the Skies

   Fronts and Frontal Weather

   Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

   Forecasting the Weather

DURATION

14 - 21 hours of instruction + exam over 8 evenings.

COST

$100. - Includes manual, CPS exam & all relevant government publications.