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Tagged: Weather

03/08/2010
When Lightning Strikes
By Janine Ketterer
There is no way to prevent lightning from striking, but the proper precautions could protect the yacht, guests and crew from harm. more...

03/06/2010
Extremely Active Hurricane Season Predicted
By Janine Ketterer
The forecast is in and 2010 could be a rough season. Both the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and famed Meteorologists at Colorado State University have weighed in with the same conclusion: an active to extremely active season. more...

01/06/2010
Weather Technology and Yachts: Pros and Cons
By Dave Cannon
More weather technologies for yachts are on the horizon. But are these new services the best way to help keep your weather eye open? more...

27/05/2010
Meteorological Jargon Explained
By Dave Cannon
Deciphering various meteorological terms, including storm definitions. more...

25/05/2010
Choosing a Marine Weather Service
By Louisa Beckett
How to choose the right marine weather service for you. more...

22/04/2010
Atlantic Weather Patterns for Spring 2010
By David Cannon, Weather Routing Inc.
Atlantic weather patterns for spring 2010. more...

09/10/2009
Getting to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
By Brian Whitley, Senior Meteorologist, WRI
Weather routing information from WRI more...

02/09/2009
Batten Down the Hatches - Erika's Coming

Watching Tropical Storm Erika more...

31/08/2009
Watch Out for Waterspouts
By David Cannon, Weather Routing Inc.; photo courtesy of NOAA
Mariners know (or at least they should know) that waterspouts are not just fascinating phenomena but also dangers to be avoided at all costs. But what exactly is a waterspout? more...

08/08/2009
A Hurricane-Calming Machine?
By Janine Ketterer
Can Bill Gates control the weather? more...