Basic Weather for the Cruiser

Elective Class | Available

Beginner
10/10/2025 (one day)
12:30 PM-3:45 PM EDT on Fri
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Basic Weather for the Cruiser

Elective Class | Available

This is the beginning of understanding weather and boating.  Lets start with a good foundation to keep you safe on the water and avoid “drama” in your boat.

Where to look, how to get the most out of your Weather apps, Weather Basics you need to know, the forecast -  what to look for and tips to keep you safe on the water.

Weather Basics – terms, visual aids.

Weather Apps – App options and why I use them.

Reviewing the Forecast – understanding the forecast, what is it telling you short term and long term .

Using a Weather Routing Service – what are they, and how they work for you.

Deb Marlor

Captain Deb and her husband, Hugh sold their home in Boise, Idaho in 2014. Deb sold her award winning Sales & Marketing (21 years) company in 2016. The past 6.5 years, have  lived aboard their Beneteau Oceanis 381 sailboat, S/V Simplicity, full-time. They sailed the West Coast of the United States from Seattle, Puget Sound to the San Juans, to San Diego; from Houston, Texas, to Florida, stopping in Pensacola, Key West, and on up to Maine with 2 years of extensive Bahamian Island sailing including the Abacos, Eleuethra, and Exumas.  Most recently sailed to Turks & Caicos, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and heading to Grenada.  They have travel over 20,000 nautical miles along the Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic East coastlines and Caribbean Sea.

Captain Deb is now dedicated to helping other people who love the sea to feel confident on their vessels, offering courses for every skill level. She is also a full-time advanced Certified Transformation Life Coach through the Brave Thinking Institute. Her students find her teaching style to be easy to learn from, fun and engaging.

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