Nautical Meteorology for the Greek Seas

Saturday and Sunday, March 17 & 18, 2018 – Peristeri – Athens

Seminar Description

The Nautical Meteorology seminar for the Greek Seas is an innovative seminar 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 seminar not only covers theoretical knowledge but also gives practical examples and reveals to participants the secrets of safe weather forecasting. No mathematical or meteorological knowledge is required for participation, only basic internet browsing skills.

Target Audience

The seminar 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 aimed at professional groups whose work is at sea such as porters, divers, etc. but also at anyone who wants to learn the secrets of the weather in the Greek Seas.

Seminar 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 and OPENCPN.

Where and when

The seminar will be held at the company's Greek office. STORMGEO located in Peristeri, Vasileos Alexandrou 14-20, P.C. 12134, near the Agios Antonios metro station. For the exact location click here.

The seminar is 6 hours long and the schedule is as follows: Saturday 17/3, 17:00 – 20:00 and Sunday 18/3, 11:00 – 14:00.

Cost

The participation cost is 120€ but for participants under 25 years of age there is a discount of 20%. The above price includes the notebook, the certificate of participation, the accompanying material and the coffee breaks. For this specific seminar, no advance payment is required and payment is made upon receipt of the individual attendance file.

Registrations

To register if you are an individual please fill out the registration form you will find here, while if you are a professional sailor, press hereRegistration on the day of the seminar not are done. Last day of registration is Thursday, March 15, 2018.

Reporter

The presenter of the seminars is Dr. Nikos MazarakisDr. Nikos Mazarakis is Professor of Marine Meteorology and Director of the Greek Office of the Norwegian Weather Service. 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.