Understanding weather is insurance for safety at sea for all mariners, whether racing or cruising. This exceptional course is in two parts, Marine Weather 1 and Marine Weather 2.

About the Instructor

Kurt Holand began observing and tracking marine weather while i Hawaii sailing for the Navy and aboard local racing sailboats.  Subseuently, as licensed Master operatingin Alaska and the Norht Pacific, he worked with some of the most dynamic weatherin the world.  Marine weather and vessel routing has been a central concern of his working life for over twenty four years and he brings both a high level o f education and a professional's pragmatic view to the teaching of marine weather.  Kurt has taught weather for OCC's USCG licensing course and a variety of afloat courses since returning from ocean cruising aboard his own sailboat ten years ago.