Spike's Swell Course cancelled - not to be paid out
Tue Apr 21, 18:00 - Thu May 21, 20:30
3rd floor, Woodstock Exchange
ABOUT
Join us for an information packed evening(Includes drinks and dinner)
South African surf forecaster and founder of Wavescape, Spike, uses video and graphics to take you on a journey into the deepest ocean storms to observe how waves form, how swell moves through the sea and what happens when it arrives at the coast. Spike gives you practical tips on how to analyse online weather charts and data, including unique insights based on big wave case studies and storms he has studied. This fascinating, graphical journey brings home the catastrophic power of nature. Unique surf forecasting insights give it a unique perspective that appeals to all ocean users and people who love nature and her power.
Enjoy wine, beer, cooldrink and a pizza and salad dinner at half time.
Enjoy the company of ocean users and share ideas and anecdotes about your interaction with surfing and ocean anomalies you mave have noticed.
AUTUMN SWELL COURSES
Surf forecaster and founder of Wavescape, Spike and consultant to surfing events, gives a multi-media presentation to depict how waves form, how swell moves through the sea, what happens when it arrives at the coast, with the aim of improving your accuracy when analysing surf forecasts. This fascinating, graphical journey brings home the catastrophic power of nature. Spike's insights give it a unique perspective with appeal to ocean users of all kinds.
Ocean sports (surfers, sailors, kiters, boardsailors, divers, paddlers); marine industry (Salvors, harbour workers, lifeguards, fisheries, shipping): Recreation (beachgoers, anglers); Other (paragliders, marine tour guides, oil rig staff, naval officers)
- Part 1 (30 minutes): Genesis of storms: how to define swell by understanding how energy is dictated by wind speed, duration of wind and distance (fetch)
- Part 2 (30 minutes): Propagation of swell, role of period, destructive forces, how swell becomes surf, shoaling, storm damage, shipwrecks
30 minutes halftime break (pizza, salad, refreshment) - Part 3 (50 minutes): The Internet, weather models, prediction and interpreting the data, big wave case studies, questions and open forum
"You've read his twisted humour in the surf reports. Now experience it in person, with 'stories from the deep' - simple explanations of where waves come from, and a generally fascinating delve into weather patterns, storms and swell from around the world. Oh, and you also get a great dinner, a few beers and the chance to skinner with other surfers and kiters. Highly recommended!" -- Ian Henderson (kitesurfer)
"Over the years I have attended dozens of courses on various topics but nothing has the vibe of having a real enthusiast share his passion. Multo obrigado." -- Mike Ohlson, Richards Bay
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