Instant Wind Forecasting - Softcover

Alan Watts

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0713661674 ISBN 13: 9780713661675

Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical, 2001

Synopsis

'Undoubtedly,' writes Alan Watts, 'knowledge of the wind is the most neglected part of the spectrum of sailing knowledge.' This book is the perfect companion to Alan Watt's Instant Weather Forecasting, which is a worldwide bestseller. Its easily accessible format and revolutionary presentation has established Alan Watts' reputation as a layman's meteorologist. Instant Wind Forecasting is a quick reference guide for all who work or play outdoors whether dinghy, coastal or offshore sailors, fishing or motorboat owners, farmers or pilots. And since most outdoor ball games also depend on the wind, this book will help all outdoor sportsmen to make meaningful predictions as to what the wind will do based on the look of the sky and the feel of the day.

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Review

'A quick reference guide for all who work or play outdoors whether dinghy, coastal or offshore sailors, fishermen, motorboaters, farmers, golfers, walkers or pilots.'
--All at Sea (January 2010)

'This book remains the guide for those who need to know how to tell what will happen from what they can see and feel.'
--Canoeist (January 2010)

'...fits perfectly in your pocket...Alan Watts was a meteorologist and his experiences and expertise have gone into this wonderful book.'
--Nautical Magazine, May 2010

'There's a reason why this book is still doing the rounds - it's excellent...this fine book should be an essential item on the navstation bookcase.'
--Yachting World, 1st April 2011

"There is no doubt that the series of paperbacks about the weather by Alan Watts, primarily for users of inland waters, which he started in 1967, have been extremely popular as witnessed by the fact that virtually all of them have gone into several editions over that period."
--The International Journal of Meteorology (April 2011)

About the Author

Alan Watts, formerly a meteorologist, has spent many years studying wind changes and short-term alterations in the weather. This, combined with his enthusiasm for sailing which began with the sea scouts, led to a series of books including his bestselling Instant Weather Forecasting, also published by Adlard Coles Nautical.

Edition details

• Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713661674
• ISBN 13: 9780713661675
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120