Do You Have More To Learn About Forecasting and Avoiding Thunderstorms?
What if learning more about weather and forecasting would make your sailing (or powerboating, paddling, or fishing) life more enjoyable and safer? We at SpinSheet believe it can, so we hope you will join our weather expert, Mark Thornton of LakeErieWX, for a three-part webinar, “Understanding and Avoiding Thunderstorms.”
A lecture or discussion about any topic is so much more engaging when the presenter is passionate about the subject matter... and Thornton is passionate about weather forecasting! Better yet, he’s a sailor too. SpinSheet has hosted Thornton’s webinars for a few years now, and each time his enthusiasm is undeniable, even in the virtual setting. How did he become hooked on forecasting?
Thornton explains, “I had been sailing for many years when I saw an ad for a new online weather forecasting program offered by Penn State University. Like many boaters, I was surprised by how quickly conditions changed on the water and was curious about the process of preparing a marine forecast. I called the lead instructor for more information, and his enthusiasm convinced me to enroll. The classes were both fascinating and enjoyable and I’ve been hooked on weather forecasting ever since.”
Thornton has been boating for more than 35 years and currently owns Osprey, a Mainship 34 Pilot. He is the president of LakeErieWX LLC, a company dedicated to providing marine weather education and forecasting resources for recreational boaters. Thornton publishes a marine weather blog and teaches basic forecasting seminars to recreational boaters during the off-season. He serves as the Race Meteorologist for the Bayview Mackinac Race and is an instructor at Annapolis Boat Shows’ Cruisers University. He is also employed as a Teaching Assistant in the Certificate of Achievement in Weather Forecasting Program at Penn State University.
The live webinar will combine classroom instruction, case studies, and exercises to create an engaging learning experience. It runs three consecutive Wednesdays, March 12, 19, and 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Each session will be recorded and made available to all registered attendees until July 1. Cost for the complete series is $90. Reserve your spot now at spinsheet.com/weather-webinar.
