Product Information
Skill in predicting conditions at sea, by reading the weather and understanding the many types of forecast currently available, is essential for safety and for plotting a fast course when racing, or an enjoyable passage when cruising. Specially designed for reference afloat, this manual aims to help yachtsmen of both sailing and motor yachts to understand and appreciate their environment. It describes how weather systems develop; the effect of wind and storms on water; how to predict the wind, mists, fog and more extreme dangers; and how to plan a voyage to avoid adverse weather and follow the most favourable conditions.Product Identifiers
PublisherDavid & Charles
ISBN-139780715300640
eBay Product ID (ePID)88328123
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Rorc Manual of Weather at Sea
AuthorDag Pike
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicWeather
Publication Year1994
GenreSports
Number of Pages192 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height234mm
Item Width171mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorDag Pike
Series TitleRorc Manuals
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom