What to know for Worldwide Meteorology
Connect global weather patterns to ocean route planning and onboard decisions.
Global circulation, trade winds, ITCZ, pressure systems, routing weather, and ocean forecasts. This module is mapped to the published course boundary for Yachtmaster Ocean and Astro Navigation Revision and written as an independent revision aid, not official training material.
Key Points
- Global circulation creates recurring wind belts
- The ITCZ can create calms and squalls
- Season and latitude shape routing options
- Ocean forecasts must be interpreted with uncertainty
Last reviewed: 6 July 2026 by Compass Revision curriculum review
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