| The Boater's Weather Guide (Cornell Boaters Library),
Margaret Williams. The author, Margaret Williams armeg@darrington.net,
04/19/97: Understanding weather - for boaters In our daily lives, most of us are only
minimally affected by weather. On land, barring hurricanes or floods, the roads we travel
remain the same regardless of weather. But in the marine environment, it is weather that
determines the state of the waters we must negotiate. Once we cast off the docklines or
slide a boat down a launching ramp, we are at the mercy of wind and seas. It matters
little if the craft is powered by oars, sail or motor, or whether the water to be
navigated is a lake, a
river, an ocean or an inlet. Every skipper, before leaving safe harbor, must think: What
is the wind strength and direction at the moment? What is it likely to be later in the
day? Are conditions safe for my boat? Is the boat prepared in case those conditions
worsen? The study of weather is a fascinating one. The purpose of this book is to make the
study of weather understandable to the average person. It is written using common
terminology and avoiding meteorological jargon which can make the subject difficult to
understand. It is written in two parts: Part I is devoted to an in-depth explanation of
the forces that shape our weather at different times of the year in different locations.
Part II deals specifically with the immediate relationship of weather and the boater.
Those readers who are interested only in the practical application of the subject can
start with Part II and use the first part to answer questions that may arise. This book is
designed to raise the weather consciousness of boaters so that all may enjoy their sport
with greater pleasure and safety. The book is in its second printing as of 1996.
1st Ed. Paperback. Published by Cornell Maritime Pr. Publication date: May
1991.
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