Teaching Weather on the PWC course
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Sources and significance of weather forecasts
Briefly cover:
- Where to find local forecasts (i.e. internet, MetOffice, local port/ marina etc
- How to know if it is 'relevant' i.e. if you were operating in and around Poole, choosing a 'Poole' forecast will not give you the relevant information for what is happening afloat.) If time allows it could be worth showing the differences in wind data between a Poole forecast and a Poole Bay.
UNDERSTANDS:
- Interpreting a relevant forecast
UNDERSTANDS:
- Interpreting a relevant forecast
In more depth cover and check understanding:
- Interpreting a local forecast (ideally for the local area and on day of your course)
- Identify wind direction and strength
- Visibility
- Wave / sea state
- General conditions (i.e. rain/sun etc)
UNDERSTANDS:
- Lee and weather shores
Lee Shore:
A stretch of shore line where the wind is blowing into shore from the sea / water.
Risks: Being pushed onto the shore, can be rougher water (i.e. breaking waves onto the shore/beach
Weather (windward) Shore:
A stretch of shore line where the wind is blowing off the land and out to sea.
Benefits: Generally protected & calm water
Risks: Being blown off shore
Brush up your Weather knowledge:
