There are many fictional accounts of the sea and ships, in books, movies and video games that have emerged over the years and many or most of them get it wrong. The Ocean Sciences and Naval Architecture are esoteric and exceedingly complex, but they are not unfathomable.

This course is taught by a vastly experienced ocean sciences professional, naval architect, shipwreck researcher, and prolific author will explain the most important aspects of these topics to help authors get a better grasp on what is realistic and not when dealing with ships, submarines, and the briny blue seas. (Lakes and rivers use the same physics)
This class will introduce these topics at an audience appropriate level with a minimum of math, and with a lot of concrete examples drawn from the presenters 40+ years of experience and 1 year of sea time on various vessels of different sizes.
Topics will include:

· Writing a realistic ocean, with winds, waves, current’s, and tides

· Ships throughout history

· Ship Motions in Waves

· Ship Maneuvering, steering, sailing, controllability

· In extremis, How ships sink and the Taphonomy of sinking.

Participants are encouraged to share examples of their material for discussion in the class.

Please note: This class or event is in-person and will be held at our center.