2009 Events

• 5-Day STCW CMM Upgrade Advanced Meteorology
  Mon, Dec 14 – Fri, Dec 18 @ Dania Beach, FL
  Time: –
  Location: RTM STAR Center (Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research)
  Contact: Graeme Holman
  Phone: 954-920-3222 Ext. 7172
  Email: gholman@star-center.com
• Advanced Marine Meteorology and Weather Routing Course
  Wed, Dec 9 – Fri, Dec 11 @ Woods Hole, Massachusetts
  Time: –
  Tuition: 150 dollars (includes lunches and housing on the SEA campus in Woods Hole)
  Contact: David Bank at 508-540-3954×49 or dbank@sea.edu to reserve a space or for more info.
  Mailing address: Sea Education Association
  P.O. Box 6
  Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02543
  Website: www.sea.edu
• St. Pete Show 2009, Hilton St. Petersburg Hotel
  Sun, Dec 6 – @ St. Petersburg
  Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
  Venue: Hilton St. Petersburg Hotel
  Dates: Saturday December 5th, 2009, and Sunday, December 6th, 2009
• St. Pete Show 2009, Hilton St. Petersburg Hotel
  Sat, Dec 5 – @ St. Petersburg
  Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
  Venue: Hilton St. Petersburg Hotel
  Dates: Saturday December 5th, 2009, and Sunday, December 6th, 2009
• 5-Day STCW Chief Mate Master (CMM) Upgrade Advanced Meteorology
  Mon, Nov 16 – Fri, Nov 20 @ Linthicum Heights (Baltimore), MD
  Location: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
  Contact: Eric Friend, Director of Training Phone: 443-989-3259
  Email: efriend@mitags.org
• Presentation: Evaluating Your Weather Skills
  Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 15 @ Melbourne, FL
  Location: Melbourne, FL
  Host: Seven Seas Cruising Association
  Contact: Judith R. Mkam, Association Director
  Seven Seas Cruising Association
  2501 East Commercial Blvd., Ste. 201
  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
  Telephone: 954-771-5660
  Fax: 954-771-5662
• 5-Day OIC Nav Watch Basic Meteorology
  Mon, Nov 2 – Fri, Nov 6 @ San Diego, CA
  Time: –
  Location: Maritime Institute Inc,
  1310 Rosecrans Street, Suite G
  San Diego, CA 92106-4610
  Hours: Mon – Fri: 8 am – 5 pm
  www.MaritimeInstitute.com
  Phone: 619-225-1783
  Toll-free: 1-888-262-8020
  Email: Info@MaritimeInstitute.com
• 5-Day STCW OIC of a Navigation Watch Basic Meteorology
  Mon, Oct 26 – Fri, Oct 30 @ Seattle, WA
  Time: –
  Location: Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI)
  Contact: Capt. John Kessler
  Phone: 206-816-6598
  Email: kessler@mates.org
• Level 1 Marine Meteorology (2-day)
  Sat, Oct 24 – Mon, Oct 26 @ Annapolis, MD
  Time: –
  Location: Annapolis Sailing School, 601 Sixth Street
  Contact: Captain John Martino
  Phone: 410-263-8848
  Email: John@annapolisym.com
• 5-Day STCW OIC of a Navigation Watch Basic Meteorology
  Mon, Oct 12 – Fri, Oct 16 @ Seattle, WA
  Time: –
  Location: Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI), Seattle, WA
  Contact: Emily Hopkins, Operations Dept. Head
  Pacific Maritime Institute
  Main Phone: 206-441-2880
  Direct Phone: 206-816-6598
  Email: ehopkins@mates.org
  Website: www.mates.org
• Marine Weather for Sailors
  Sun, Oct 11 – @ Annapolis, MD
  Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  Location: Arnold Room, Marriott Waterfront Hotel
  Host: Chesapeake Bay Magazine and Annapolis School of Seamanship
• Marine Weather for Sailors
  Sat, Oct 10 – @ Annapolis, MD
  Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  Location: Arnold Room, Marriott Waterfront Hotel
  Host: Chesapeake Bay Magazine and Annapolis School of Seamanship
• Your Marine Weather Interpretation Skills
  Thu, Oct 8 – @ Annapolis, MD
  Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
  Location: Annapolis Boat Show, Marriott Waterfront Hotel Ballroom
  Host: Cruising World Magazine
  Contact: George Brengel
  Email: george.brengle@bonniercorp.com
• Presentation: Finding Your Weather Window (Part I & II)
  Sat, Oct 3 – @ Solomons, MD
  Time: –
  Host: Trawler Fest
  Location: Holiday Inn, Room TBA
  Presentation: Part 1 & Part 11 Finding Your Weather Window
  Time: 8:30-10:00 & 10:30-12:00
  Contact: Christine Alhambra, Managing Editor PassageMaker Magazine
  Phone: 410-990-9086 Ext. 38
  Fax: 410-990-0963
  Email: christine@passagemaker.com
  Websites:
  http://www.passagemaker.com/
  http://www.trawlerfest.com/
• 5-Day STCW OIC Basic Meteorology
  Mon, Sep 28 – Fri, Oct 2 @ Piney Point, MD
  Time: –
  Location: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship
  Contact: J.C. Wiegman
  Phone: 301-994-0010, Ext. 15277
  Email: jcwiegman@seafarers.org
• 5-Day STCW Chief Mate Master (CMM) Upgrade Advanced Meteorology
  Mon, Sep 21 – Fri, Sep 25 @
  Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  Location: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
  Contact: Eric Friend, Director of Training
  Phone: 443-989-3259
  Email: efriend@mitags.org
• Seminar: Finding Your Weather Window Presentation (60 Minutes, Time TBD)
  Sat, Sep 19 – Sun, Sep 20 @ Newport, RI
  Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
  Event: 2009 Newport International Boat Show
  Host: Newport Exhibition Group
  Contact: Nancy Piffard
  Phone: 401-846-1115, ext 212
  Fax: 401-848-0455
  Email: npiffard@newportexhibition.com
  http://www.newportboatshow.com/seminars.htm
• Basic Essentials of Marine Meteorology Level 1 (Parts 1 & 2)
  Sat, Sep 19 – Sun, Sep 20 @ Newport, RI
  Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
  Event: 2009 Newport International Boat Show
  Host: Newport Exhibition Group
  Time: 1PM-5 PM Sat, 8AM-12 PM Sun
  Contact: Becky Atkins
  Phone: 401-846-1115, ext 219
  Fax: 401-848-0455
  Email: Lee@chesneaumarineweather.com
  http://www.newportboatshow.com/seminars.htm
  http://www.newportboatshow.com/seminars/lee-chesneaus-marine-weather-course.htm
• 5-Day STCW OIC of a Navigation Watch Basic Meteorology
  Mon, Sep 14 – Fri, Sep 18 @ Linthicum Heights, MD
  Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
  Location: Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS)
  Contact: Eric Friend, Director of Training
  Phone: 443-989-3259
  Email: efriend@mitags.org
• 5-Day STCW CMM Upgrade Advanced Meteorology
  Mon, Aug 31 – Fri, Sep 4 @ Dania Beach, FL
  Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
  Location: RTM STAR Center (Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research)
  Contact: Graeme Holman
  Phone: 954-920-3222 Ext. 7172
  Email: gholman@star-center.com
• 5-Day STCW OIC Navigation Watch Basic Meteorology
  Mon, Aug 24 – Fri, Aug 28 @ Dania Beach, FL
  Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
  Location: RTM STAR Center (Simulation, Training, Assessment & Research)
  Contact: Graeme Holman
  Phone: 954-920-3222 Ext. 7172
  Email: gholman@star-center.com
• Marine Weather
  Sat, Aug 22 – Sun, Aug 23 @ Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CN
  Time: 12:00 am – 10:00 am
  Host: Latitudes and Attitudes
  Contact: Bob Bitchin
  Email: bob@seafaring.com
  Phone: (310) 798-3445 Ext. #208
  www.seafaring.com
• July 27 – 31, 2009, San Francisco to Monterey, California
  On board the SSV
  Robert C. Seamans
  Sea Education Association
  Woods Hole, Massachusetts
  www.sea.edu
• June 27, 2009, Long Beach, CA
  Event: Transpac Skippers Meeting in Long Beach
  Time: approx 4:00pm (30 minute weather discussion)
  Contact: John Fuller
  Phone: 949-933-2465
  E-mail: jkfuller10@me.com
• Jun 22–26, 2009 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
• May 30, 2009 Newport Beach, CA
  Location: Shoreline Yacht Club
  Event: Transpac Weather Symposium
  Guest Presenter: Stan Honey
  Cost: $195.00 per person (includes breakfast and lunch)
  Time: 9:00AM- 4:00PM
  Register on-line @: www.transpacrace.com
  Contact: John Fuller
  Phone: 949-933-2465
  E-mail: jkfuller10@me.com
• May 15-17, 2009, Ft Lauderdale, FL
  Location: SSCA Home Base
  Host: Seven Seas Cruising Assocation (SSCA)
  Course: Level 1- Marine Meteorology
  Link: http://ssca.org/downloads/events/marine_meterology.pdf
  Contact: Judith R. Mkam, Association Director
  Seven Seas Cruising Association
  2501 East Commercial Blvd Ste 201
  Fort Lauderdale, FL33308
  Phone: (954) 771-5660
  Fax: (954) 771-5662
• May 11-15, 2009, Dania Beach, FL
  Location: RTM STAR Center (Simulation, Training, Assessment &
  Course: 5-Day STCW CMM Upgrade Advanced Meteorology
  Contact: Graeme Holman
  Phone: 954-920-3222 Ext. 7172
  Email: gholman@star-center.com
• May 9, 2009, Fidalgo Island, Anacortes, WA
  Host: Trawler Fest
  Presentation: Part 1 & Part 11 Finding Your Weather Window
  Contact: Christine Alhambra, Managing Editor
  PassageMaker Magazine
  Phone: (410) 990-9086 Ext.38
  Fax: (410) 990-0963
  Email: christine@passagemaker.com
  http://www.passagemaker.com/
  http://www.trawlerfest.com/
• April 26- 03 May, 2009
  Host: Carnival Cruise Lines
  Presents: Advanced Fleet-wide Meteorology
  Location: On-board the Carnival Splendor Cruise-ship
• April 15-19 (20th), 2009, Oakland, CA
  Host: Strictly Sail/Sail America
  Location: Jack London Square
  Seminars: TBA Please check later for updates
  Time: Seminars times yet to be determined
  Courses: 2 Days… Level 1 and Level 2 Marine Meteorology
  Location: Waterfront Plaza Hotel
  April 19th, Level 1 Course 8am – 5pm
  April 20th, Level 11 Course 8am – 5pm
  Contact: Kevin Murphy
  Email: kevin@sailamerica.com
  Register online: http://www.strictlysail.com/shows/seminars_pac.asp
  Contact: Raychel Brown
  Email: brownr@SAILAMERICA.com
  Courses: Marine Meteorology Level I
  Sunday, April 19th, 8am – 5pm, located at the Waterfront Plaza Hotel
  Course Fee – $175.00
  Seminar Includes Two Day Ticket to the Show
  Prerequisites: None
• April 6-10, 2009, 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
• April 3-5, 2009, Mystic CT
  Course: 2- day Marine Meteorology Course (Friday evening Course Introduction/social 6-8 PM)
  Location:75 Greenmanville Ave Mystic, CT 06355
  Contact: R. M. Maxwell
  Email: mailto:rm.maxwell@mysticseaport.org
  Phone: 860 572 5302 x 5151
  Link: http://www.mysticseaport.org
• March 29, 2009, Newport Beach, CA
  Location: Newport Harbor Yacht Club
  Event: Transpac Primer
  Presentation: Understanding Pacific Weather Systems
  Contact: John Fuller
  Phone: 949-933-2465
  E-mail: jkfuller10@me.com
• Mar 22-27, 2009, 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 16 – 20, 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
• Mar 2-6, 2009, Seattle WA
  Location: Pacific Maritime Institute, Seattle WA (PMI)
  Course: 5-Day STCW OIC of a Navigation Watch Basic Meteorology
  Contact: Capt John Kessler
  Phone: 206.816.6598
  Email: kessler@mates.org
• Feb 21-26, 2009
  Host: Carnival Cruise Lines
  Presents: Advanced Fleet-wide Meteorology
  Location: On-board the Carnival Fantasy Cruise-ship
  Itinerary: W.Caribbean: New Orleans, LA ; Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico ; Cozumel, Mexico ; New Orleans, LA
• Feb 13-16, 2009, Miami, FL
  Location: Miamarina at Bayside, Miami, FL.
  Host: Strictly Sail
  Seminar: Marine Weather Interpretation Skills (75 mins)
  Marine Meteorology Level 1
• Feb 2-6, 2009, Seattle, WA
  Location: Pacific Maritime Institute, Seattle WA (PMI)
  Course: 5-Day STCW OIC of a Navigation Watch Basic Meteorology
  Contact: Capt John Kessler
  Phone: 206.816.6598
  Email: kessler@mates.org
• Feb 1, 2009, Seattle, WA
  Event: Boat Show University
  Seminar: Understanding Weather Trends through the 500mb Chart
  Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Info: Click Here for a Course Description
• Jan 30-31, 2009 Chicago, IL
  Host: Strictly Sail
  Location: ROOM 304/305 Upper Level of Festival Hall at Navy Pier
  Course: Marine Meteorology Level 1 & and Marine Level 11
  Link: http://www.strictlysail.com/
• January 29th, 2009
  Course: Marine Weather Interpretation Skills
  Location: Room 305
  Contact: Raychel Brown, Seminar Coordinator: Sail America: Strictly Sail & SailFest
  Fax: 508-276-0140
  Skype: Raychel.Brown
  Email: seminars@sailamerica.com
• Jan 24-27, 2009, Seattle, WA
  Event: Seattle Boat Show
  Seminar: Interpreting Your Marine Weather Skills
• Jan 19-23, 2009 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
• Jan 9-11 2009, Stuart, FL
  Host: Trawler Expo
  Seminar: Interpreting Your Weather Skills
  Contact: Diane Doll
  Email: Doll3655@aol.com
  Phone: 1-305-868-9224