2008 Events
- Dec 15-20 , 2008
Host: Carnival Cruise Lines
Presents: Advanced Fleet-wide Meteorology
Location: On-board the Carnival Destiny Cruise-ship
Itinerary: Miami, FL; ENassau, Bahamas ; Half Moon Cay, Bahamas ; Grand Turk ; Miami, FL
- St Petersburg, FL Dec 7, 2008
Location: Progress Energy Center
Host: Strictly Sail
Seminar: Marine Weather Interpretation Skills (75 mins)
Link: Strictly Sail Seminars
Time: 10:30 AM and 2:15 PM
- Dec 6th, 2008, Melbourne
Host: Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA)
Seminar: Interpreting Your Weather Skills
Contact: Judy Home Base Coordinator
Email: office@ssca.org
Phone: 1-954-771-5660
- December 1-5, 2008, Linthicum Heights (Baltimore), MD
Location: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
Course: 5-Day STCW Chief Mate Master (CMM) Upgrade Advanced Meteorology
Contact: Eric Friend, Director of Training
Phone: 443-989-3259
Email: efriend@mitags.org
- November 6, 2008 Dania, Florida
Location: S.T.A.R Center
SHIP OPERATIONS COOPERATIVE PROGRAM
Membership Meeting
**AGENDA**
10:20 am Presentations/Discussions – Initiatives and Technology
Moderator – Mr. Erik Seither, DNV – Maritime Labor Convention
Mr. Lee Chesneau, Meteorology Instructor – Heavy Weather Avoidance & Route Design Concepts
- Nov 22-27 , 2008
Host: Carnival Cruise Lines
Presents: Advanced Fleet-wide Meteorology
Location: On-board the Carnival Holiday Cruise-ship
Itinerary: Mobile, AL ; Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico ; Cozumel, Mexico ; Mobile, AL
- Nov 14 – 16, 2008, Anchorage, AK
Host:Richard Dowling & Fran Kelly, S/V RED
Location: Denali Tower North
Course:Basic-Intermediate Marine Meteorology
Contact: Fran Kelly or Richard Dowling
Phone: 808-346-5292 or 907-223-5399
- October 27 – 31, 2008, Dania Beach, FL
Location: RTM STAR Center (Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research)
Course: 5-Day STCW CMM Upgrade Advanced Meteorology
Contact: Graeme Holman
Phone: 954-920-3222 Ext. 7172
Email: gholman@star-center.com
- Oct 25 – 26, 2008, Annapolis, MD
Course: Level 1 Marine Meteorology (2day)
Location: Annapolis Sailing School, 601 Sixth Street Annapolis, MD
Contact: Captain John Martino
Phone: 410-263-8848
Email: John@annapolisym.com
- October 13 – 17, Piney Point, MD
Location: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship
Course: 5-day STCW OIC Basic Meteorology
Contact: Lois Stevenson
Phone: (301) 994-0010 Ext. 5292
Email: education@seafarers.org
- October 10 – 12, 2008, Annapolis, MD
Event: Annapolis Boat Show
Location: Marriott Waterfront
Host: Cruising World Sponsored Seminars
Seminar: The Weather Briefing Presentation (90 Minutes)
Time: Schedule to be posted in Spring 2008
Contact: George Brengle
Phone: 401-845-5103
Email: George.Brengle@worldpub.net
- September 29, 2008 – October 3, 2008 Dania Beach, FL
Location: RTM STAR Center (Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research)
Course: 5-Day STCW CMM Upgrade Advanced Meteorology
Contact: Graeme Holman
Phone: 954-920-3222 Ext. 7172
Email: gholman@star-center.com
- September 26, 2008 Cambridge, MD
Host: MTOA (Marine Trawler Owners Association)
Seminar: Finding Your Weather Window
Contact: Kay Jones
Phone: 443-520-7187 or 443-205-3612
Email: lowekey42@yahoo.com
- September 25, 2008 Solomons, MD
Host: Trawlerfest
Location: Holiday Inn, Room TBA
Presentation: Finding Your Weather Window
Contact: Natalie Friton, Managing Editor
Phone: (410) 990-9086 Ext.30
Fax: (410) 990-0963
Email: natalie@passagemaker.com
- September 23 – 24, 2008 Solomons, MD
Host: Passage-Maker University
Location: Holiday Inn, Room
Course: Weather Wise Mariner 2Day Basic & Intermediate Marine Meteorology
Contact: Natalie Friton, Managing Editor
Phone: (410) 990-9086 Ext.30
Fax: (410) 990-0963
Email: natalie@passagemaker.com
- September 15 – 19, 2008 Linthicum Heights (Baltimore), MD
Location: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
Course: 5-Day STCW OIC of a Navigation Watch Basic Meteorology
Contact: Eric Friend, Director of Training
Phone: 443-989-3259
Email: efriend@mitags.org
- September 13-14, 2007 Newport, RI
Event: 2008 Newport International Boat Show
Host: Newport Exhibition Group
Seminar: Finding Your Weather Window Presentation (60 Minutes)
Marine WX Course: Basic Essentials of Marine Meteorology (8 hours)
Date: Saturday Sep 13th & Sunday Sept 14th 2008, 8AM-5PM
Link: http://www.newportboatshow.com/seminars.htm
Contact: Nancy Piffard
Tel: 401-846-1115, Press 2, then ext 212
Fax: 401-848-0455
Email: npiffard@newportexhibition.com - September 8 – 12, 2008 Linthicum Heights (Baltimore), MD
Location: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
Course: 5-Day STCW Chief Mate Master (CMM) Upgrade Advanced Meteorology
Contact: Eric Friend, Director of Training
Phone: 443-989-3259
Email: efriend@mitags.org - Redondo Beach, CA Aug 23-24
Host: Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine
Event:Advanced Cruising Seminar
Location: Portfino Hotel Redondo Beach, CA.
Contact: Bob Bitchin
Phone: 1-888 893-7245
E-mail: Bbftw@aol.com
- June 21-26, 2008
Host: Carnival Cruise Lines
Presents: Advanced Fleet-wide Meteorology
Location: On-board the Carnival Inspiration Cruise-ship
Itinerary: Tampa, FL ; Grand Cayman, Cayman Is ; Cozumel, Mexico ; Tampa, FL
- July 15-20, 2008
Host: Carnival Cruise Lines
Presents: Advanced Fleet-wide Meteorology
Location: On-board the Carnival Sensation Cruise-ship
Itinerary: Port Canaveral, FL ; Nassau . Port Canaveral, FL Nassau, Port Canaveral, FL
- June 9 – 13, 2008, Linthicum Heights (Baltimore), MD
Location: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
Course: 5-Day STCW Chief Mate Master (CMM) Upgrade Advanced Meteorology
Contact: Eric Friend, Director of Training
Phone: 443-989-3259
Email: efriend@mitags.org
- June 2 – 6, 2008, Toledo, OH
Location: RTM STAR Center (Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research)
Course: 5-Day STCW OIC of a Navigation Watch Basic Meteorology
Contact: Barbara Pinter Phone: (419) 255-3940
Email: mailto:bpinter@star_center.com
- May 22, 2008, Anacortes, WA
Host: Trawlerfest
Seminar: The Weather-wise Mariner (90mins)
Contact: Natalie Friton, Managing Editor
Phone: (410) 990-9086 Ext.30
Fax: (410) 990-0963
Email: natalie@passagemaker.com
Link: http://www.trawlerfest.com
- May 20 – 21, 2008, Anacortes, WA
Host: Passage-Maker University
Course: Weather Wise Mariner: Basic/Intermediate Marine Meteorology (2day)
Time: 8:30 – 17:30
Contact: Natalie Friton, Managing Editor
Phone: (410) 990-9086 Ext.30
Fax: (410) 990-0963
Email: natalie@passagemaker.com
Link: www.trawlerfest.com
- May 12 – 16, 2008 Linthicum Heights (Baltimore), MD
Location: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
Course: 5-Day STCW OIC of a Navigation Watch Basic Meteorology
Contact: Eric Friend, Director of Training
Phone: 443-989-3259
Email: efriend@mitags.org
- May 5 – 9, 2008 Dania Beach, FL
Location: RTM STAR Center (Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research)
Course: 5-Day STCW CMM Upgrade Advanced Meteorology
Contact: Graeme Holman
Phone: 954-920-3222 Ext. 7172
Email: gholman@star-center.com
- May 3 -4, 2008, Annapolis, MD
Course: Basic/Intermediate Marine Wx (2day)
Location: Annapolis Sailing School, 601 Sixth Street Annapolis, MD
Contact: Captain John Martino
Phone: 410-263-8848
Email: John@annapolisym.com
- April 25 27, 2008 Mystic, CT
Course: Basic/Intermediate Marine Wx (2 plus day)
Location: 75 Greenmanville Ave Mystic, CT 06355
Contact: Donald Treworgy
Phone: 860-572-5302 ext. 5150
Email: don.treworgy@mysticseaport.org
Link: http://www.mysticseaport.org
- April 17 – 20, 2008 Oakland, CA
Host: Strictly Sail/Sail America
Location: Jack London Square
Seminars: TBA Please check later for updates
Time: Seminars times to be determined
Courses: 2 Day Basic & Intermediate Meteorology
Location: Waterfront Plaza Hotel, Rooms TBA
April 19th, Basic Course held in the Regatta I room. 8am – 5pm
April 20th, Intermediate Course held in the Spinnaker II room. 8am – 5pm
Contact: Raychel Brown or Kevin Murphy
Email: brownr@SAILAMERICA.com or kevin@sailamerica.com
- April 6, 2008, Newport Beach, CA
Host: American Legion Yacht Club
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Presentation: Advancing Your Marine Meteorology Skills
Contact: Dan Sullivan
Phone: 949-922-1926
Email:4dano@cox.net
- March 31, 2008 – April 4, 2008, Linthicum Heights (Baltimore), MD
Location: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
Course: 5-Day STCW Chief Mate Master (CMM) Upgrade Advanced Meteorology
Contact: Eric Friend, Director of Training
Phone: 443-989-3259
Email: efriend@mitags.org
- March 29 – 30, 2008, Annapolis, MD
Location: Marine Trades Association of MD / US Naval Academy
Course: Safety at Sea: Weather Briefing Seminar
Contact: Ralph Naranjo
Phone: 410-263-2988
Email: RJNaranjo@cs.com
- March 24 – 28, 2008, Piney Point, MD
Location: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship
Course: 5-day STCW OIC Basic Meteorology
Contact: Lois Stevenson
Phone: (301) 994-0010 Ext. 5292
Email: education@seafarers.org
- March 17 – 21, 2008 Linthicum Heights (Baltimore), MD
Location: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
Course: 5-Day STCW OIC of a Navigation Watch Basic Meteorology
Contact: Eric Friend, Director of Training
Phone: 443-989-3259
Email: efriend@mitags.org
- March 10 – 15, 2008, Carnival Cruise Lines
Presents: Advanced Fleet-wide Meteorology
Location: On-board the Carnival Freedom Cruise-ship
Itinerary: Eastern Caribbean: Miami, FL ; San Juan, PR ; St. Thomas, USVI ; St. Maarten, NA; Miami, FL
- March 8, 2008 Newport, Rhode Island
Seminar: Safety at Sea
Time: 14:45 – 15:30
Location:Hyatt Regency Hotel & Spa, 1 Goat Island
Contact: Gretchen Baum
Email: sasseminar@bermudarace.com
Link: http://www.ussailing.org/Secure/RegisterForCourse.aspx?etid=70180
- March 1 -2, 2008 Annapolis, MD
Host: Cheseapeake Area Captains Professional Association
Course: 2 Day Basic & Intermediate Marine Weather
Location: Hampton Inn & Suites 124 Womack Dr. (behind ARINC on Riva Rd.)
Contact: Contact: Becky Lenhart, Sailing Director
Email: sailing@balboayachtclub.com
Phone: 949-673-3515
Link: http://www.ussailing.org/safety/Seminars/index_new.asp
- February 25, 2008 Annapolis, MD
Host: Cheseapeake Area Captains Professional Association
Course: Interpreting Marine Weather Presentation
Time: 18:30 – 19:30
Location: Hampton Inn & Suites 124 Womack Dr. (behind ARINC on Riva Rd.)
Contact: Captain Linda Utrup
Email: Ljutrup@yahoo.com
Phone: 301-734-5685
- February 16, 2008 Miami, FL
Location: Miamarina @ Bayside, Miami, FL
Course: Interpreting Marine Weather Seminar
Time: 10:45 – 11:45 AND 2:30 – 3:30
Contact: Raychel Brown
Phone: 1-800 817-SAIL extension 10
Email: brownr@SAILAMERICA.com
Link: http://strictlysail.com/
- February 15, 2008 Miami, FL
Location: Miamarina @ Bayside, Miami, FL
Course: Interpreting Marine Weather Seminar
Time: 17:00 – 18:00
Contact: Raychel Brown
Phone: 1-800 817-SAIL extension 10
Email:brownr@SAILAMERICA.com
Link:http://strictlysail.com/
- February 11 – 15, 2008 Dania Beach, FL
Location: RTM STAR Center (Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research)
Course: 5-Day STCW CMM Upgrade Advanced Meteorology
Contact: Graeme Holman
Phone: 954-920-3222 Ext. 7172
Email: gholman@star-center.com
- January 31st – February 3rd, 2008 Chicago, IL
Host: Strictly Sail
Location: Room 313 Upper Level of Festival Hall at Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
Link: http://www.strictlysail.com/shows/chicago.asp?show=chicago?
January 31st, 2008
Course: 1 Hour Marine Weather Interpretation Skills Symposium
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
January 31st, 2008
Course: 1 Hour Marine Weather Interpretation Skills Symposium
Time: 17:45 – 18:45
February 1st, 2008
Course: 1 Hour Marine Weather Interpretation Skills Symposium
Time: 11:30 – 12:30
February 1st, 2008
Course: 1 Hour Marine Weather Interpretation Skills Symposium
Time: 16:30 – 17:30February 2, 2008
Course: 8 Hour Basic Essentials of Marine Meteorology
Time: 8:30 – 17:00February 3, 2008
Course: 8 Hour Intermediate Essentials of Marine Meteorology
Time: 8:30 – 17:00
Contact: Raychel Brown
Phone: 1-800 817-SAIL extension 10
Email:brownr@SAILAMERICA.com
- January 30, 2008, Seattle Boat University
Course: The Mariner’s Guide to the 500mb Chart
Time: 12:30 – 14:30
Location: Green Stage
Contact: Mark Benzel, Fine Edge Publications, Seattle Boat Show University
Phone: 360-299-8500
Cell: 360-941-3786
Email: mark@fineedge.com
Link: http://www.seattleboatshow.com/index.cfm?p=boat-show-university
- January 27th – 30th 2008, Seattle Boat Show
Contact: Katie Groseclose, Membership Assistant, NW Marine Trade Association
Phone: (206) 634-0911
Fax: (206)632-0078
www.nmta.net
www.seattleboatshow.com
January 27, 2008
Course: 1 Hour Marine Weather Interpretation Skills Symposium
Time: 14:15 – 15:15
January 28, 2008
Course: 1 Hour Marine Weather Interpretation Skills Symposium
Time: 13:15 – 14:15
January 28, 2008
Course: 1 Hour Marine Weather Interpretation Skills Symposium
Time: 17:15 – 18:15
- January 29, 2008
Course: 1 Hour Marine Weather Interpretation Skills Symposium
Time: 18:00 – 19:00
- January 29, 2008
- January 26th, 2008 San Diego, CA
- January 24th, 2008, Baltimore, Maryland
Host: Strictly Sail
Seminar:One Hour Marine Weather Interpretation Skills
Time: 17:45 – 18:45
Link: http://www.strictlysail.com/shows/sailfestb.asp?show=sfb
Contact: Raychel Brown
Phone: 1-800 817-SAIL extension 10
Email: brownr@SAILAMERICA.com
- Jan 21-25, 2008 Linthicum Heights (Baltimore), MD
Location: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
Course: 5-Day Chief Mate Master (CMM) Upgrade Advanced Meteorology course
Contact: Eric Friend, Director of Training
Phone: 443-989-3259
E-Mail: efriend@mitags.org
- January 12 – 13, 2008 Anacortes, WA
Location: 715 Seafarers Way # 200 Anacortes, WA 98221
Course: Advanced Marine Meteorology
Time: 8:00 – 17:00
Contact: Pete Shainin
Phone: (360) 588-8182
Email: pshainin@shainin.com
Course: 1 Hour Marine Weather Interpretation Skills Symposium
Time: 13:15 – 14:15
Seminar: Safety at Sea: Weather Briefing Seminar
Location: Balboa Yacht Club 1801 Bayside Drive Corona del Mar, CA USA
Contact: Glenn Highland
Email:GWHighland@aol.com