{"product_id":"skippers-cockpit-weather-guide-spiral","title":"Skipper's Cockpit Weather Guide - Spiral","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrank Singleton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrank 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 as well as the Caribbean. 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 is the author of \u003ci\u003eReeds Weather Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, also published by Adlard Coles, and gives lectures to Cruising Association and RYA members.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.3 x 7.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 17, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42159427321991,"sku":"9781472989031","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/01faa90a64e97e67556a34519fadd983.webp?v=1733266483","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/skippers-cockpit-weather-guide-spiral","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}