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Skipper's Cockpit Weather Guide

Frank Singleton

Edition:	2022
Format:	Spiral-bound
Size:	195 x 240 mm

£12⁹⁹

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Weather Guide for Sailors

Essential weather knowledge for safe navigation

Skipper's Cockpit Weather Guide is your essential companion for understanding and interpreting weather information to ensure safe and enjoyable sailing.

This practical guide provides a concise and accessible overview of weather forecasting techniques, enabling you to make informed decisions for passage planning and on-the-water adjustments. Whether you're a novice sailor or an experienced skipper, this book will equip you with the knowledge to confidently navigate changing weather conditions.

Comprehensive Weather Knowledge

Skipper's Cockpit Weather Guide covers a wide range of topics, including:

Basic weather terms and the Beaufort Scale
Understanding air masses and cloud types
Interpreting weather patterns associated with pressure and frontal systems
Utilizing various sources of weather information, including shipping forecasts, weatherfax, and satellite imagery
Recognizing and predicting land and sea breezes
Understanding and avoiding sea fog
Using a barometer as a forecasting aid

Practical and User-Friendly

Written in clear and practical language, with helpful diagrams and photographs, this guide is designed for easy reference in the cockpit or at the chart table. Its spiral-bound, splash-proof format ensures it can withstand the rigours of the marine environment.

About the Author

Frank Singleton is a former Senior Forecaster with the Met Office and an experienced RYA Yachtmaster. He has extensive cruising experience and is the creator of a popular weather website for sailors.

Praise for Skipper's Cockpit Weather Guide

"A valuable tool for yachtsmen. Written in a clear and practical manner. Spiral bound and splash proof for an extra level of practicality." — Sailing Today