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The Weather Handbook

Alan Watts

Edition:	2020
Format:	Paperback
Size:	234 x 156 mm

£16⁹⁹

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Standard Reference for Over 20 Years

Learn to forecast weather with Alan Watts' guide, perfect for sailors and outdoor adventurers, offering clear insights and practical tips.

The Weather Handbook: The Essential Guide to How Weather is Formed and Develops by Alan Watts is a trusted resource for sailors and outdoor enthusiasts. This fourth edition equips readers with the skills to interpret weather signs, integrate professional forecasts, and make accurate localized predictions. A must-have for anyone who ventures out into nature.

Unlock the Secrets of Weather Forecasting

Understanding weather is crucial for sailors and outdoor enthusiasts alike. This handbook offers step-by-step guidance to help you read the skies, interpret forecasts, and make well-informed decisions before setting out. Here's what you'll find:

Guidance on interpreting sky signs for accurate weather predictions.
Integration of modern tools like apps and websites for localized forecasts.
Updated visuals, photos, and diagrams for a clearer understanding.

About the Author

Alan Watts, a former professional meteorologist, has dedicated his career to understanding short-term weather patterns and wind changes. He is also the author of the bestselling "Instant Weather Forecasting" and "Instant Wind Forecasting," making his expertise highly regarded in the sailing community.

Praise for The Weather Handbook

"The perfect introduction to understanding weather." – Practical Boat Owner

"An absolute must for anyone who needs a forecast truly applicable to you, wherever you are." – RNLI magazine

"The Weather Handbook is written in a conversational style that helps break down the jargon. And there are helpful summaries... The handbook would be great to keep onboard, not necessarily as a reference, but as some easy and educational reading." – Sailing (US magazine)