Meteorology for the Greek Seas

Seminar Description

The Meteorology webinar for the Greek Seas is an innovative webinar in which participants learn practical knowledge about the weather at sea and beyond, always in the light of modern meteorological science. Knowledge that is immediately usable and will give them the necessary self-confidence and certainty to deal with the complex weather that prevails in our country. This webinar not only covers theoretical knowledge but also gives practical examples and reveals to participants the secrets of safe weather forecasting. Participation does not require mathematical or meteorological knowledge, only basic internet browsing skills. The webinar is held in groups of a maximum of 15 people.

Target Audience

The webinar is aimed at professional sailors working in the Greek Seas and the Mediterranean, sailors (professional or not), skippers, owners or operators of speedboats or people who are generally interested in meteorology and are active in the Greek Seas. It is also addressed to professional groups whose work is at sea such as porters, divers, etc. but also to anyone who wants to learn the secrets of the weather in the Greek Seas.

Webinar contents

Wind and isobarics – interaction of wind and land in coastal areas – caves, meltemia, sea breeze, rain forecast – precipitation forecast maps, methodology we follow for wind and rain forecast, practical signs that warn us of a possible change in weather, cold and warm fronts – weather they cause, types of weather that affect our country, squalls – their forecast, meteorology and the Internet – which sites to trust for forecasting and observing the weather in our country? Waves – Significant Wave Height, wave height forecast, Grib Files, qtvlm and OPENCPN.

Cost – Registrations

The participation cost is 120€ but if you pay your participation fee by November 28, 2021, there is a discount of 17% and the price is 100€. The price includes the digital attendance book, video lessons and the electronic certificate of participation. For more information get in touch with us while to register click here.

Location

The webinar will be held using the educational platform ZoomAfter you register, you will be sent a link and detailed instructions to connect and watch the webinar. The course is interactive. This means that participants actively participate, expressing their questions and participating in solving exercises.

Reporter

The presenter of the seminars is Dr. Nikos MazarakisDr. Nikos Mazarakis is Professor of Marine Meteorology, Visiting Professor at Uninettuno University/Institute for International Maritime Studies, Lecturer at KEDIVIM University of Western Macedonia and Director of the Greek Office of the weather company STORMGEO. At the same time, he collaborates as a research associate at National Observatory of Athens. He has more than 5500 hours of teaching experience in the field of Marine Meteorology, while in the past he has collaborated with major Athenian newspapers, radio and television stations. He organizes seminars in large companies and groups. For a detailed biography click here.