Thursday, May 7, 2026
Two-time America’s Cup winning navigator Peter Isler and veteran marine meteorologist Chris Bedford are proud to announce the latest addition to the Marine Weather University (MWU) curriculum: Weather Models Masterclass. Founded by renowned sailor Peter Isler and expert meteorologist Chris Bedford, Marine Weather UniversitySunday, May 3, 2026
Photo credit: Savvy Navvy Savvy Navvy is continuing to bring boaters all they need in one place - wind, weather, tides and now waves, allowing boaters worldwide to easily assess sea conditions before heading out on the water. The waves feature includes a clear, colour-coded overlay showing comfort factors based on official data fromSunday, April 5, 2026
GOST® (Global Ocean Security Technologies), a world leader in marine security, tracking, monitoring and video surveillance systems, recently announced that it has partnered with fleet-integrated charting and navigational leader Canyon Runner® to offer customers access to elevated navigational, weather data and fishing intelFriday, July 18, 2025
SailTimer Partners with Weathernews Inc. (WNI) SailTimer, a pioneering Canadian wireless marine electronics and big data company, is proud to announce a major new partnership with Weathernews Inc. (WNI), the world’s largest private weather intelligence provider. Together, they will bring advancedMonday, November 13, 2023
One of NOAA's buoys on the water after deployment. NOAA GLERL As we head into winter, almost all of the buoys that have been bobbing in the Great Lakes during the warmer months have been retrieved and will stay out of the water until springtime. However, the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory is testing out new buoysFriday, October 13, 2023
CLEVELAND (WJW) – Lake Erie is the holder of a new Great Lakes waterspout record! According to the International Center for Waterspout Research, there were 181 waterspouts and funnels over Lake Erie in just one day on Sunday. One observer even saw 72 alone On Saturday, Meteorologist Jenn Harcher spotted them through theWednesday, September 20, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Va., Sept. 20, 2023 -- For some boaters, fall is the best time for boating. Summer’s steamy days have surrendered to more comfortable temperatures, angling improves, and winds are stronger for sailing. It’s also time to embrace extra boating safety efforts for the season and look ahead to how you’reFriday, September 15, 2023
The storms of Aug. 24 saw 214 millimetres of rain dumped on Harrow and Colchester in Essex. The Colchester Lagoon took in 14 times the normal volume of water to its treatment facility. The Harrow Lagoon, eight times the normal amount, according to town staff. “There was just so much water it just had nowhere to go,” saidTuesday, July 25, 2023
High temps require some extra precautions while boating. ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 24, 2023 – As the country continues to bake under record high temperatures, boaters often head to the water for respite. However, some may be unprepared for what it takes to withstand a high-heat day. Here are five tips from the nonprofit BoatUSMonday, July 17, 2023
HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — On July 13, 1938, five people were killed after a type of tsunami hit Holland. Eighty-five years later, researchers say meteotsunamis in the Great Lakes occur more than some may think. Unlike tsunamis created by earthquakes, meteotsunamis are caused by weather events such as severe thunderstorms and
