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Weather Routing Course for Regattas

Online 300-hour course in weather routing for regattas. 6 modules covering the SOLAS Convention, Chapter V, Regulation 34, IMO Resolution A.893(21) Guidelines for Voyage Planning and Expedition. Assigned tutor and enrolment open.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Interpret the weather situation at synoptic and local scale.

02

Select appropriate numerical models for each route.

03

Apply routing algorithms with real polars.

04

Assess uncertainty through ensemble prediction.

05

Design a weather strategy for a regatta.

06

Respect the rules on outside help in regattas.

07

Prepare a complete routing plan for an offshore regatta.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Racing sailor wishing to specialise in Weather Routing for Regattas.
  • Weather router wishing to specialise in Weather Routing for Regattas.
  • Marine meteorologist wishing to specialise in Weather Routing for Regattas.
  • Offshore racing skipper wishing to specialise in Weather Routing for Regattas.
  • Route analyst for shipping companies wishing to specialise in Weather Routing for Regattas.
  • Strategy coach wishing to specialise in Weather Routing for Regattas.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to join offshore racing teams.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • SOLAS Convention, Chapter V, Regulation 34
  • IMO Resolution A.893(21) Guidelines for Voyage Planning
  • WMO Manual on Codes (WMO-No. 306)
  • World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations
  • World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing, Rule 41
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1General circulation of the atmosphere
  2. 1.2Air masses and fronts
  3. 1.3Extratropical depressions and their evolution
  4. 1.4Anticyclones and ridges
  5. 1.5Tropical cyclones and hurricane season
  6. 1.6Local winds and thermal effects
  7. 1.7Ocean currents and tides
  8. 1.8Wind waves and swell
  9. 1.9Interpreting surface charts
  10. 1.10Practice: analysis of an Atlantic isobaric chart
  1. 2.1How a numerical prediction model works
  2. 2.2Global models: GFS and ECMWF
  3. 2.3High-resolution regional models
  4. 2.4GRIB format and its parameters
  5. 2.5Ensemble prediction
  6. 2.6Model biases and reliability
  7. 2.7Satellite data and observations
  8. 2.8Downloading data on slow connections
  9. 2.9Comparing models for the same route
  10. 2.10Laboratory: comparing GRIB files from two models
  1. 3.1The isochrone method
  2. 3.2Optimisation by dynamic programming
  3. 3.3Boat polars as input
  4. 3.4Zone and ice restrictions
  5. 3.5Manoeuvre penalties
  6. 3.6Routing with currents and waves
  7. 3.7Sensitivity to polars and model
  8. 3.8Probabilistic routing with ensembles
  9. 3.9Limitations of automatic routing
  10. 3.10Workshop: optimal route for an Atlantic crossing
  1. 4.1Choosing between route options
  2. 4.2Managing risk versus gain
  3. 4.3Positioning relative to the fleet
  4. 4.4Crossing fronts and wind shifts
  5. 4.5Sailing in calms and convergence zones
  6. 4.6Escaping bad-weather systems
  7. 4.7Planning sail changes
  8. 4.8Communicating the strategy to the crew
  9. 4.9Reviewing decisions after the race
  10. 4.10Case study: strategy at the start of the Fastnet
  1. 5.1Voyage planning under alone
  2. 5.2WMO Marine Weather Services
  3. 5.3NAVTEX and SafetyNET Warnings
  4. 5.4Rules on outside help in Regattas
  5. 5.5Communication Restrictions in Offshore Regattas
  6. 5.6Weather Safety in Offshore Rules
  7. 5.7The Skipper's Responsibility in Bad Weather
  8. 5.8Legal aspects of weather advice
  9. 5.9Official Sources: AEMET and State Ports
  10. 5.10Practice: Weather Bulletin for a Regatta
  1. 6.1Regatta and study vessel
  2. 6.2Route climatology
  3. 6.3Model selection
  4. 6.4Preparing polars
  5. 6.5Calculating alternative routes
  6. 6.6Risk analysis
  7. 6.7Decision plan
  8. 6.8Crew briefing report
  9. 6.9Written report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Expedition, Adrena, qtVlm, OpenCPN, PredictWind, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are based on real routing procedures from a transatlantic regatta, a comparison of weather models on a coastal route, and a retrospective analysis of weather decisions. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-based thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Regatta and study vessel

Interpret the weather situation at synoptic and local scale.

Route climatology

Select appropriate numerical models for each route.

Model selection

Apply routing algorithms with real polars.

Preparing polars

Assess uncertainty through ensemble prediction.

Calculating alternative routes

Design a weather strategy for a regatta.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Racing sailorWeather routerMarine meteorologistOffshore racing skipperRoute analyst for shipping companiesStrategy coach
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses Expedition, Adrena, qtVlm, OpenCPN and PredictWind. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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