Weather

Wind Companion

baseadmin — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:36:22 +0000

Out of all the explanations for why a sailor has lost out on a race, an unforeseen change in the wind and the weather is by far one of the most frequent. Whether a bad windshift; the non-occurrence of a sea breeze; or being becalmed, the weather has a huge impact on racing. However, it is not hard to turn these problems around. This handy guide has all you need to work out the best way to use the wind to your advantage and boost you up the fleet.

The book covers all the essentials for racing, from why gusts form and where to find them, to the formation of the sea breeze (which is never quite as simple as first appears!). Splash-proof and spiral bound, this little companion stands up to frequent use and serves as a great aide-memoire that will fit into your pocket or kit bag, meaning that you can always work out a detailed forecast for your specific racing area, regardless of whether you are on home territory or on completely new waters.

Wind Companion also clearly and simply develops a more advanced understanding of the wind, such as which clouds indicate weather fronts and when they may occur. This will also allow you to identify and adapt to changes on the water and even during races, giving you a significant advantage over your competition. Such adaptability will give you the opportunity to beat even knowledgeable locals, as there will always be occasions when the wind does something unexpected – but which can always be explained by the wind-wise sailor.

Written by two acclaimed meteorologists, David Houghton and Fiona Campbell, who have advised top sailing teams at all of the big regattas, from Olympics to the America’s Cup, you can’t go far wrong! This book, based on their best-selling Wind Strategy, is packed full of vital information and clear diagrams to visualise the invisible and is a key resource for anyone looking to advance their sailing knowledge and results.

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Weather At Sea

baseadmin — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:02:48 +0000

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.

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Wind Strategy Sail to Win

baseadmin — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 20:33:35 +0000

This has, for 20 years, been the definitive book on wind for racing sailors worldwide. It has easy to understand conceptual models of wind behaviour, so that wherever you are it trains you to recognise what the wind is doing and why. The 3rd edition has detailed wind analysis of the worlds most popular venues & covers both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.Spec. 240x171mm, 128 pages, 207 col photos.

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Instant Weather Forecasting

baseadmin — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 20:05:25 +0000

In this marvellous book, weather expert Alan Watts uses 24 colour photographs of cloud formations to accompany detailed and accessible explanations enabling readers to read the sky and predict what the weather will do.

With it’s clear tables and photographs, owning this gem of a book is akin to receiving weather advice from a local; invaluable to anyone taking part in any outdoor activity.

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Instant Wind Forecasting 3rd Edition

baseadmin — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 20:04:48 +0000

Instant Wind Forecasting is a quick reference guide for all who work or play outdoors whether dinghy, coastal or offshore sailors, fishermen, motorboaters, farmers, golfers, walkers or pilots. It will help them make meaningful predictions based on the look of the sky and the feel of the day. This book is the perfect companion to Alan Watt’s international best seller Instant Weather Forecasting (KH code MET0190). Its easily accessible format and revolutionary presentation has established the author’s reputation as a layman’s meteorologist. PB 112 pages.

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Heavy Weather Sailing 8th edition

baseadmin — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 20:04:20 +0000

A book with a worldwide reputation, and rightly so. The classic authority on sailing in extreme or ultimate conditions now right up to date in its 5th edition, and effectively a new book : only one chapter survives from the original. Colour photos throughout and lots of specialist contributions from acknowledged experts. HB. 304pp.

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