Fundamentals of Weather

Introduction

Welcome to Fundamentals of Weather, the Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons' introductory weather course.

The course will cover many of the significant aspects of the formation and behaviour of the weather around us. Meteorology — or the scientific study of the principles of weather — can be somewhat technical. This course has been presented in a straightforward form which has eliminated much of the technical jargon, while retaining the essence of the material.

You will discover that the subject of weather is both fascinating and satisfying. All it will need is your enthusiasm to observe and record the daily "goings on" of the air in which we live and the water on which we boat. With practice, it will even become possible for you to make a short-term forecast. You will not always be right, but neither are professional forecasters, and you will have satisfaction — and fun — doing it!

Enjoy the course.