

Weather and Sailing 2024
LOCATION
The Castle
Cowes
Isle of Wight
P031 7QT
Weather and Sailing 2024, the joint Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) and Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) one-day seminar will take place at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes on the Isle of Wight on Saturday 9th November 2024.
Confirmed speakers lined up to take part in the Seminar include:
Paul Freeman, Tidetech: Wind, wave and current data for marine operations
Dale Smyth, Clipper Race Director: Running the Clipper Round the World Race
Tapio Lehtinen, Ocean Globe Race: Experiences on the 2023 Ocean Globe Race
Anahita Laverack, Oshen: Autonomous micro-vessels for ocean weather sensing
Kirsten Neuschafer Interview: Winning the Golden Globe Race
Chris Tibbs, Chris Tibbs Weather: Weather Routing best practice
Cameron Hicks & James Scott, RNLI: Weather factors in RNLI operations
This will be an In-person event only.
Please note there is no parking available at the venue. However, on-street pay and display parking is available, with two disabled parking bays at the bottom of the drive just outside the venue.
Dress code for gentleman is jacket and tie.
Agenda
9th Nov 2024 10:00 - 17:00
Session schedule
HideTime | Title | Speaker |
---|---|---|
10:00 | Arrival, Registration and Refreshments | - - |
10:20 | Welcome to RYS | James Holman |
10:25 | Welcome and Introduction | Liz Bentley FRMetS |
10:30 | Weather Routing Best Practice | Chris Tibbs |
11:10 | Winning the Golden Globe Race | Kirsten Neuschafer |
11:50 | Wind, Wave and Current Data for Marine Operations | Paul Freeman |
12:30 | Q&A | Liz Bentley FRMetS |
12:40 | Lunch Break | - - |
14:00 | Autonomous Micro-Vessels for Ocean Weather Sensing | Anahita Laverack |
14:40 | Running the Clipper Round the World Race | Dale Smyth |
15:20 | Weather Factors in RNLI Operations | James Scott |
15:20 | Weather Factors in RNLI Operations. | Cameron Hicks |
16:00 | Experiences on the 2023 Ocean Globe Race | Tapio Lehtinen |
16:40 | Q&A | Paul Bryans |
16:55 | Closing Summary | Paul Bryans |
17:00 | Meeting Close | - - |
Registration
Registration for this event is now closed.
Rates
- RMetS/RIN/RYS Member - £60.00
- Non-Members - £72.00
RIN and RYS members will have received an email with a discount code which you will need to add to the ‘please add any further details’ text box when registering.
RMetS Members
If you are a member of the Society and have an account already, please log in to your account before your register. If you are a member and don’t have an account set up already, you will need to create an account. Your username is the email address that is linked to your membership.
Any information you provide to us will only be used by The Royal Meteorological Society and appointed representatives.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here.
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org.
The RMetS strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you would like to discuss accessibility or request accommodations please contact conferences@rmets.org.
We take data privacy seriously. Please read the RMetS privacy policy to find out more
Resources
Weather and Sailing 2024, the joint Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) and Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) one-day seminar will take place at the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes on the Isle of Wight on Saturday 9th November 2024.
Confirmed speakers lined up to take part in the Seminar include:
Paul Freeman, Tidetech: Wind, wave and current data for marine operations
Dale Smyth, Clipper Race Director: Running the Clipper Round the World Race
Tapio Lehtinen, Ocean Globe Race: Experiences on the 2023 Ocean Globe Race
Anahita Laverack, Oshen: Autonomous micro-vessels for ocean weather sensing
Kirsten Neuschafer Interview: Winning the Golden Globe Race
Chris Tibbs, Chris Tibbs Weather: Weather Routing best practice
Cameron Hicks & James Scott, RNLI: Weather factors in RNLI operations
This will be an In-person event only.
Please note there is no parking available at the venue. However, on-street pay and display parking is available, with two disabled parking bays at the bottom of the drive just outside the venue.
Dress code for gentleman is jacket and tie.
Agenda
9th Nov 2024 10:00 - 17:00
Session schedule
HideTime | Title | Speaker |
---|---|---|
10:00 | Arrival, Registration and Refreshments | - - |
10:20 | Welcome to RYS | James Holman |
10:25 | Welcome and Introduction | Liz Bentley FRMetS |
10:30 | Weather Routing Best Practice | Chris Tibbs |
11:10 | Winning the Golden Globe Race | Kirsten Neuschafer |
11:50 | Wind, Wave and Current Data for Marine Operations | Paul Freeman |
12:30 | Q&A | Liz Bentley FRMetS |
12:40 | Lunch Break | - - |
14:00 | Autonomous Micro-Vessels for Ocean Weather Sensing | Anahita Laverack |
14:40 | Running the Clipper Round the World Race | Dale Smyth |
15:20 | Weather Factors in RNLI Operations | James Scott |
15:20 | Weather Factors in RNLI Operations. | Cameron Hicks |
16:00 | Experiences on the 2023 Ocean Globe Race | Tapio Lehtinen |
16:40 | Q&A | Paul Bryans |
16:55 | Closing Summary | Paul Bryans |
17:00 | Meeting Close | - - |
Registration
Registration for this event is now closed.
Rates
- RMetS/RIN/RYS Member - £60.00
- Non-Members - £72.00
RIN and RYS members will have received an email with a discount code which you will need to add to the ‘please add any further details’ text box when registering.
RMetS Members
If you are a member of the Society and have an account already, please log in to your account before your register. If you are a member and don’t have an account set up already, you will need to create an account. Your username is the email address that is linked to your membership.
Any information you provide to us will only be used by The Royal Meteorological Society and appointed representatives.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here.
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org.
The RMetS strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you would like to discuss accessibility or request accommodations please contact conferences@rmets.org.
We take data privacy seriously. Please read the RMetS privacy policy to find out more