Hello,

I have the great pleasure to announce that Nick White has agreed to speak to
us on Wednesday August 26th.

After graduating (BSc (Hons) 1990, Dip.App.Sci. (Vic) in Meteorology 1991)
Nick worked for the Meteorological service in a variety of roles until the
beginning of 1997, the last few years being based at RNZAF base Auckland.
During this time, he took leave to compete in the '93/4 Whitbread race on
Yamaha and the '95 America's Cup with Tag Heuer.

Since then he has developed one of the worlds most popular electronic
navigation software used by Volvo sailors and cruisers alike. The Expedition
software enables "everyday" sailors to exploit meteorological information.

Nick has agreed to speak to us about his career, and how sailors use weather
forecasts to best advantage.

Details to follow.

If you have any ideas on someone who may like to speak in May - July please
send me an email.

Cheers

Sally



Sally Garrett
Environmental and Marine Science


Network Systems Group
Defence Technology Agency
Private Bag 32901
Devonport
North Shore City
New Zealand


Phone + 64 9 4455885, Fax +64 9 4455890