Enhance Your Marine Weather Forecasting Skills from the Comfort of your Home

Published: Thursday, February 10, 2022 12:00 pm
By: Annastasia Artzer

Mark Thornton, president of LakeErieWX Marine Weather, has been sailing Lake Erie since 1994, and is prepared to share his knowledge earned with the general populace.

In addition to in-person seminars, Thornton is also hosting several webinars, with topics including but not limited to Marine Weather, Understanding and Avoiding Thunderstorms, and Wind Forecasting for Sailors.

These webinars are designed to help sailors, power boaters, or even paddlers get a better understanding of marine weather before the 2022 boating season begins in the Great Lakes.

Additionally, for competitive sailors, Thornton says, "Improving your forecasting skills will translate to better performance on the racecourse." Having served as the Race Meteorologist for the Bayview Mackinac Race since 2014, this is an area Thornton is familiar with as well.

Available webinars include the following:

Understanding & Avoiding Thunderstorms – Chesapeake Bay

Sponsored by Spinsheet Magazine
February 24, March 3 & March 10, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Eastern

Weather Forecasting For On The Water – Great Lakes Region

Sponsored by Paddle Antrim
February 28, March 7 & March 14, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Eastern

Marine Weather Essentials – Great Lakes

Sponsored by the Great Lakes Cruising Club
March 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2022 from 8:00 to 9:30 pm Eastern

Marine Weather 101 – Great Lakes

Sponsored by South Shore Yacht Club Junior Sailing
March 2, 9 & 16, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Central

Wind Forecasting For Sailors

Sponsored by Bayview Yacht Club
March 24 & 31, 2022 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm Eastern

Understanding & Avoiding Thunderstorms – Great Lakes

Sponsored by the Great Lakes Cruising Club
April 5 & 12, 2022 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm Eastern

Tropical Weather Forecasting For Cruisers

Sponsored by the Great Lakes Cruising Club
April 26, 2022 from 8:00 to 9:30 pm Eastern

Thornton also states that for those interested in attending a series, but experiencing scheduling conflicts, live sessions are recorded for attendees to watch at their convenience.

For more information on how to register, and a complete list of webinars and in-person seminars, visit lakeeriewx.com/

About Mark A. Thornton
Mark began sailing on Lake Erie in 1994 and currently owns Osprey, a 1985 C&C 35. His interest in weather forecasting grew from his experiences cruising and racing on the lake. He has served as the Race Meteorologist for the Bayview Mackinac Race since 2014. In addition, he is on the faculty of the Great Lake Cruising Club School and Cruisers University. Click here to view his meteorological resume.