Roger "Clouds" Badham: Meteorologist to the sailing stars
08/16/16 • 63 min
Dr. Roger Badham spent 10 years at university to complete a PHD in meteorology. He has devoted the last 40 years to marine meteorology. Known as ‘Clouds’ in the yachting world, he is one of the most respected meteorologists in the sailing business.
Clouds has forecast nine America’s Cups, seven Olympic Games, 30 around the world yacht races and countless yacht races and sailing regattas all around the world, with more than 35 Sydney to Hobart race forecasts and during the past 30 years he has assisted as many as 500 vessels, sailing across the Tasman Sea.
He is also retained by Ferrari’s Formula One racing team. His insights into weather for sailors are fascinating.
Visit Ocean Sailing Podcast for offshore sailing opportunities and podcast extras and follow us on Facebook.
Dr. Roger Badham spent 10 years at university to complete a PHD in meteorology. He has devoted the last 40 years to marine meteorology. Known as ‘Clouds’ in the yachting world, he is one of the most respected meteorologists in the sailing business.
Clouds has forecast nine America’s Cups, seven Olympic Games, 30 around the world yacht races and countless yacht races and sailing regattas all around the world, with more than 35 Sydney to Hobart race forecasts and during the past 30 years he has assisted as many as 500 vessels, sailing across the Tasman Sea.
He is also retained by Ferrari’s Formula One racing team. His insights into weather for sailors are fascinating.
Visit Ocean Sailing Podcast for offshore sailing opportunities and podcast extras and follow us on Facebook.
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