Reeds Weather Handbook 3rd Edition - (Reeds Handbooks) by Frank Singleton (Paperback)

About the Book

An essential pocket-sized primer that equips sailors and outdoors enthusiasts with the knowledge to read and predict the weather.

Book Synopsis

An essential pocket-sized primer that equips sailors and outdoors enthusiasts with the knowledge to read and predict the weather.

Weather determines when we sail, where we sail to - and whether we arrive safely. This revised third edition provides all the necessary tools to predict and deal with all weather conditions, whether on a day trip or a longer cruise, along the coast or further offshore.

Each topic is broken down into digestible chapters, explaining the origins and effects of the full spectrum of weather conditions, including:
- Using and evaluating weather forecasts
- Coastal effects such as depressions, fronts and isobars
- Waves and swell
- Weather lore
- Sky watching

The field of meteorology is still advancing and sources of forecasts are constantly developing. This new edition keeps the handbook up-to-date, with revised sections and new material on computer weather products, satellite phones, internet access, changes in the availability of forecasts, climate change and the Coriolis effect.

With practical explanations and helpful diagrams and photographs, this is the ideal aide-memoire for skippers and crew, especially those studying for their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster exams.

Review Quotes

"...an excellent series of handbooks on various aspects of weather" --International Journal of Meteorology (review of 2nd edition)

"An excellent practical book to have on board, and especially useful for those studying for their RYA examinations." --The Cruising Association (review of 2nd edition)

"lots of fascinating information about weather lore and sky watching. ...an excellent aide memoire for skippers and crew." --Welsh Coastal Life (review of 2nd edition)

"full of practical information and vivid illustrations" --Hardy Boat Owners Magazine (review of 2nd edition)

"Reeds Weather Handbook For Sail and Power is a little book but it packs a big punch and can truly be called a 'comprehensive pocket guide', showing how observation, common sense and experience can help us understand how the weather will affect our lives." --Towpath Talk (review of 2nd edition)

"a small, but mighty book. ... a practical explanation of a complex, but essential subject for all sailors" --Cruising (review of 2nd edition)

"I would certainly be happy to pop it into my pocket when I am sailing as a quick reference and a book to dip into for enjoyable snippets on the weather, and would thoroughly recommend it for someone going to sea." --Weather (review of 2nd edition)

About the Author

Frank Singleton is a former Senior Forecaster with the Met Office and is an RYA Yachtmaster with over 60,000 miles under his keel. He has cruised widely in European and Mediterranean waters. 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.