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Great Lakes Marine Weather Essentials Four-Part Webinar Series
Master the Weather. Navigate with Confidence.
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Boating on the Great Lakes demands a wide range of skills—but none is more critical than understanding marine weather. Whether you're cruising, racing, or enjoying a day on the water, weather awareness is essential for safety and enjoyment.

This four-part webinar series, led by seasoned Great Lakes sailor and marine weather forecaster Mark Thornton, brings together some of GLCCSchool’s most popular and informative sessions. You'll gain practical knowledge-from foundational weather principles to advanced forecasting techniques using today’s powerful internet-based tools.
What You’ll Learn:
- Marine Weather Basics – Understand key atmospheric principles and how to read weather maps.
- Forces Controlling the Wind & Doppler Radar – Explore wind dynamics and learn to interpret radar imagery.
- Weather Makers – Dive into the behavior of high and low pressure systems and their impact on your boating plans.
- Thunderstorm Primer & DIY Forecasting – Learn to anticipate severe weather and build your own daily marine forecast routine.