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Nathan Cool
'''Nathan Cool''' has been recognized as a leading pioneer in long range marine forecasting and surf prediction.<ref>Santa Cruz Sentinel, June, 4, 2006, Section C.</ref>

Working as the Chief Forecaster for WetSand Inc. and founder of the forecasting service WaveCast, Nathan's affiliations include the American Meteorological Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the National Weather Association.

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The goals were high, but not insurmountable. After many attempts and offers, Nathan decided to team up with WetSand, a new one of a kind portal for the surfing community. The amalgamation was a hit. The business model was conducive to providing free forecasts, and the combined expertise brought the availability of demographic expansion while placing crucial information regarding coastal conditions in the hands of surfers around the globe. 

==Forecasting Achievments==
During the El Ni
nño of 1997-1998, when Internet WAM models were still in their infancy, and doubted by many using them for more than 60 hour projections, Nathan forewarned that an ominous system could be headed to the California coast, bringing with it surf that could reach over 20 feet in Southern California. Taking no chances, the Port Authority at Port San Luis released its boats prior to Nathan's forecasted arrival for the excessively large wave heights, and was honored to receive an email of thanks from the Port Au(contracted; show full)
*[http://nssia.org NSSIA.org] The National Surf Schools and Instructors Association
* [http://www.clubofthewaves.com Club Of The Waves] - Surf Art, History & Culture site with featured surf artists & photographers.
* [http://www.SurfGSD.com SurfGSD] - Surf Schools in The Gower & Cornwall
* [http://www.spitcast.com Spitcast] - Surf reports and forecasting.

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