Rick
is a unique weather guy. He combines over 35 years of yacht racing and
cruising experience with forecast skills learned as a U.S. Navy
meteorologist and oceanographer. He received dual Master of Science
degrees in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography from the
Naval
Postgraduate
School
,
Monterey
,
CA
and Bachelor of Science degree from
Pennsylvania
State
University
. While serving in the Navy, his responsibilities included serving as
Chief Meteorologist at sea onboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier battle
group with accompanying cruisers and destroyer escorts. His tactical
skills optimized the employment of naval sensors and weapons onboard
ships and aircraft. Ashore, Rick provided forecasts to support safety at
sea of Department of Defense assets including ship routing through
hazardous weather.
Since
Rick’s retirement from the Naval service in 2002, he began full time
operations of his company, Weatherguy.com in
Hawaii
. He provides his clients worldwide with a unique service by giving back
to the civilian community his expertise acquired in the military. Rick
continues to develop tailored support products and services to meet the
ever changing needs of his clients. The company motto: “Predict,
Provide, Protect” emphasize his commitment to safety at sea.
For the past 14 years, Rick
has enjoyed racing and cruising sailboats in the
Hawaiian Islands
. Sailing various types of boats since childhood, he grew to appreciate
the value of a good weather forecast. He currently owns HEAT WAVE
(J/110) and has raced in West Marine Pacific Cups, Transpacific Yacht
races, and local club races. He lives by the beach with his wife, son,
and dog.
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