The weather affects everyone at sea, whether you are pottering along the
coast, motoring from port to port or sailing to another continent. This
book explains the basic principles that govern the weather from a
practical, on the water, sailor's point of view. It goes through global,
regional and then local weather patterns so you understand what is
happening, how this might change and why.
Armed with this knowledge and understanding you will be more confident
to make decisions about when and when not to venture out to sea and what
to expect if things change while you are out there.
Simon Rowell shares his experience as a round-the world skipper and
world-class weather forecaster. He explains the basic physics creatively
and puts it in context with real situations to enable you to apply
weather theory to practical sailing scenarios.
Hundreds of illustrations aid the communication of what can be a complex
subject, enabling you to better understand the weather and increase your
enjoyment and safety when out on the water. This book is part of
Fernhurst Books' Skipper's Library series of practical books for the
cruising sailor.