The Sailor's Weather Guide Book

An alarming number of boating accidents are caused by ignorance of and failure to prepare for bad weather. This book tells the amateur exactly where to get the latest weather information and how to interpret and use it. Part I deals with the collection and distribution of weather information. Part II covers several matters the small boat sailor should be aware of in dealing with the weather, such as maintaining a good weather watch on the vessel, being aware of the different seasonal weather patterns in various areas, etc. Part III explains the basic mechanics of weather systems, how they form, move and dissipate.