Marc De Keyser

Is hydro-meteorologist with a passion for the polar regions. He began his career as an aviation-meterologist and worked for over ten years in operational air force units. Since 9 years he works in the Oceanographic Meteorological Station of the Belgian coast to support marine operations on the North Sea.

Marc supported several operations and activities in the polar regions. He worked for the British Antarctic Survey for two summer seasons in Rothera on the Antarctic Peninsula. After working one summer for the Australian Antarctic Division in Davis on the coast of East Antarctica he joined the Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions and worked for two summer seasons in their base camp near Patriot Hills.

His passion has extended to the North Pole region and Greenland as well. He worked for several teams kiting across Greenland and skiing to the North Pole. He makes daily weather forecast for the Neem Ice Core drilling site in Northern Greenland, where the Ice and Climate division of the Danish University examine the icecap.

Marc is active in education of youngsters, concerning climate and climate change. He believes that young people should be informed objectively about those important items. Today’s children are tomorrow’s leaders! 

Fritz Buyl

Is hydro-meteorologist with a passion for sailing. Since 9 years he combines this passion with his profession in the Oceanographic Meteorological Station of the Belgian coast.

Fritz worked as the routeur of several famous yachtsmen, as there are Peter Laureyssen en Michel Kleinjans. His own experience with sailing long distance races puts him on the right spot to realise what people in the middle of an Ocean need.

Gert Coone

Is a hydro-meteorologist with a heart for communication and a passion for snow and ice. About ten years ago he was active as a marathon speedskater. He started to make specialised weatherreports for his semi-professional speedskatingteam, to have an advantage on the other competitors. It was the beginning of a passionate weather hobby that ended up as a profession in the Oceanographic Meteorological Station of the Belgian Coast.

He still gives information to speedskaters and to organizers of outdoor skating events about the expected growth and safety of the ice floor on lakes and rivers.

Just like Marc, Gert is involved in the education of youngsters concerning climate and climate change.

Weather4Expeditions works closely together with several people in order to provice possible service to their clients. In this context we want to mention: 

• Ann Snoeck, graphic designer for designing the weather4expeditions logo.
• Jolanta Berzina, for the Russian translation
• Bram Verniest of ‘Thisconnect’ for developing this website