Description
This pocket-sized aide-memoire will equip sailors (and other outdoors people) with the knowledge to read and predict the weather.
About the Author
Frank Singleton is a former Senior Forecaster with the Met Office and is an RYA Yachtmaster with over 50,000 miles under his keel, mainly on the family Hallberg-Rassy 34. He has cruised widely in European and Mediterranean waters and enjoyed 10 Caribbean charter holidays. His weather website for sailors (weather.mailasail.com/Franks-Weather) is known worldwide as an extensive, informed and informative resource for all sea-goers. He has given many lectures to sailors, especially for the Cruising Association and the Royal Yachting Association.
Reviews
Succinct and authoritative... There is a lot of information in a small volume, with easy-to-understand explanations, diagrams and good quality photographs. An excellent practical book to have on board, and especially useful for those studying for their RYA examinations. * The Cruising Association *
a small, but mighty book. ... a practical explanation of a complex, but essential subject for all sailors * Cruising *
Adlard Coles have earned a reputation for producing an excellent series of handbooks on various aspects of weather...and this book maintains this reputation. It slips easily into the pocket and is unreservedly recommended. * International Journal of Meteorology *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472965066
Author Frank Singleton
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 144g