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Weather at Sea

Simon Rowell

Edition:	2020
Format:	Paperback
Size:	240 x 170 mm

£14⁹⁹

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Weather Wisdom for Sailors

Understand and predict weather patterns at sea

Weather at Sea is your essential guide to understanding and interpreting weather patterns for safe and enjoyable sailing.

This practical book explains the basic principles of weather forecasting from a sailor's perspective, providing you with the knowledge to make informed decisions on the water. Whether you're cruising along the coast or embarking on a long-distance voyage, this guide will help you anticipate weather changes and navigate confidently.

Understanding Weather Patterns

Weather at Sea covers:

Global weather systems and their influence on local conditions.
Regional weather patterns and how they affect your sailing area.
Local weather phenomena, such as sea breezes and fog.
Interpreting weather forecasts and applying them to your voyage.
Making informed decisions about when to sail and when to seek shelter.

Expert Guidance

Written by Simon Rowell, a round-the-world skipper and world-class weather forecaster, this book offers valuable insights and practical advice. With clear explanations and numerous illustrations, it demystifies the complexities of weather forecasting and empowers you to make safe and informed decisions on the water.

About the Author

Simon Rowell is a highly experienced sailor and meteorologist. He has skippered a yacht to victory in the Clipper Round the World Race and served as the meteorologist for the British Olympic Sailing Team.

Praise for Weather at Sea

"With scarcely a page without colourful illustration, nine chapters guide the cruising skipper from global weather patterns, through the boundary layer to clouds, all in a straightforward narrative that is free from jargon..." — Cruising Association

"If you want to know more about forecasting the weather or how it may affect your plans, then this is the book for you." — Lifeboat