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The Boater's Weather Guide

English · Paperback / Softback

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Informationen zum Autor Margaret Williams and her late husband sailed extensively in local waters and some 50,000 blue water miles on their own boats. At all times, weather has been their greatest concern. Presently she lives in Seattle, Washington. Klappentext Sooner or later everyone who ventures out on the water will encounter strong winds and confused seas, fog, thunderstorms, or heavy rain. This book acquaints boaters with the forces that shape weather, allowing them to predict what changes can be expected. Part I presents a logical explanation of climate and weather, concentrating on those aspects that affect the mariner the mostwind speed and direction, low visibility, thunderstorms, gales, and hurricanes. Part II, which can be read independently, deals with the effects of climate and weather on all types and sizes of boats, without delving into the whys and whereforesa practical approach for those who want only the necessary facts, illustrated by over 50 images, maps, and diagrams. This book is a valuable tool for everyone who enjoys being on the water. Zusammenfassung Sooner or later everyone who ventures out on the water will encounter strong winds and confused seas! fog! thunderstorms! or heavy rain. This book acquaints boaters with the forces that shape weather! allowing them to predict what changes can be expected. Part I presents a logical explanation of climate and weather! concentrating on those aspects that affect the mariner the most â wind speed and direction! low visibility! thunderstorms! gales! and hurricanes. Part II! which can be read independently! deals with the effects of climate and weather on all types and sizes of boats! without delving into the whys and wherefores â a practical approach for those who want only the necessary facts! illustrated with over 50 images! maps! and diagrams. This book is a valuable tool for everyone who enjoys being on the water.

Product details

Authors Margaret Williams, Margaret Williams
Publisher Schiffer Publishing
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 28.12.2011
 
EAN 9780870336249
ISBN 978-0-87033-624-9
No. of pages 160
Subjects Guides > Sport > Water sport, sailing
Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering

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