{"product_id":"skippers-cockpit-weather-guide-9781472989031","title":"Skipper's Cockpit Weather Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Frank Singleton\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Adlard Coles Nautical Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Water Sports - Sailing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith weather conditions continually evolving, skippers need to factor forecast data into every passage plan and be prepared to modify it if the situation changes. This spiral-bound instant reference guide will help you draw the most relevant weather information from a variety of sources, understand and apply broader forecast data to your location and your anticipated route, and know when and how to make those necessary alterations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn clear, practical language, and with diagrams, photographs, explanations and bulleted lists, the book is also a useful primer or overview for RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore students by following the contents of the course: \u003cbr\u003e- Basic terms \/ the Beaufort Scale\u003cbr\u003e- Air masses\u003cbr\u003e- Cloud types\u003cbr\u003e- Weather patterns associated with pressure and frontal systems\u003cbr\u003e- Sources of weather information\u003cbr\u003e- Interpret a shipping forecast, weatherfax and weather satellite information\u003cbr\u003e- Land and sea breezes\u003cbr\u003e- Sea fog\u003cbr\u003e- Use of a barometer as a forecasting aid \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a reference before sailing, a reminder of what is available for use before going to sea, and a guide to what to look out for and use when sailing, this practical handbook is aimed at skippers and crew of all levels, whether on day cruises or longer ocean-going passages. Spiral bound to lie flat and printed on splashproof paper, it is the ideal hands-on weather-focused passage planning guide, but with lots of tips for use on board it is the essential aide-memoire to have on the boat.","brand":"Adlard Coles Nautical Press","offers":[{"title":"Spiral","offer_id":45029527060631,"sku":"9781472989031","price":1472.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781472989031.webp?v=1769204059","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/skippers-cockpit-weather-guide-9781472989031","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}