Meteorology 102 with Chelsea Carlson

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Join us for an in-depth look at puffs & lulls and how to capitalize on them, as well as understanding and predicting wind shifts using practical examples.
In this workshop, we'll cover:

• Causes and indicators for changes in the wind
• The anatomy of puffs & lulls, including "thermals" and clouds
• Understand puff patterns on the racecourse
• Main types of wind shifts and their accompanying racing strategies

Chelsea is a degreed meteorologist and lifelong sailor who has ‘tied the knot’ between the science of weather and the strategy of sailboat racing. She’s the meteorologist for the US Sailing Team, and has a variety of racing experience from one design dinghies to navigating keelboats offshore. Chelsea is the founder of SeaTactics, delivering expert weather knowledge to racers who want to elevate their sailing strategies to gain a competitive edge.