Description
Book SynopsisWith weather conditions continually evolving, skippers need to factor forecast data into every passage plan and be prepared to modify it if the situation changes. This spiral-bound instant reference guide will help you draw the most relevant weather information from a variety of sources, understand and apply broader forecast data to your location and your anticipated route, and know when and how to make those necessary alterations.
In clear, practical language, and with diagrams, photographs, explanations and bulleted lists, the book is also a useful primer or overview for RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore students by following the contents of the course:
- Basic terms / the Beaufort Scale
- Air masses
- Cloud types
- Weather patterns associated with pressure and frontal systems
- Sources of weather information
- Interpret a shipping forecast, weatherfax and weather satellite information
- Land and sea breezes
- Sea fog
- Use of a baromet
Trade Review
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 *
Helpful for beginners and a valuable aide-memoire for the experienced passage planner. * The Cruising Association *
Table of Contents
Rough proposed structure: Introduction Putting this book in the context as an aide-memoire, aimed at minimising risk when at sea. Terminology and acronyms. Weather – Large scale A section on large-scale weather. Other more-detailed publications and sources of information. Weather – small scale Effects of headlands, straits etc. Sea breeze effects. Thunderstorms. Visibility. Communications ‘Official’ GMDSS communications systems, VHF, NAVTEX, Rafiofax, RTTY, Inmarsat. De facto source of the same information using Internet systems near the coast and out at sea. Available services. GMDSS forecasts. Information available on the Internet. Using the information Planning for the next few days. Reducing the uncertainty. Forecasts prior to departure. Monitoring on passage.
