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An alarming number of boating accidents are caused by ignorance of & failure to prepare for bad weather. The Sailor's Weather Guide tells the amateur exactly where to get the latest weather information & how to interpret & use it. Part I deals with the collection & distribution of weather information. Part II covers several matters the small boat sailor should be aware of in dealing with the weather, such as maintaining a good weather watch on the vessel, being aware of the different seasonal weather patterns in various areas, etc. Part III explains the basic mechanics of weather systems, including how they form, move & dissipate.Markell, Jeff is the author of 'Sailor's Weather Guide' with ISBN 9780924486913 and ISBN 0924486910.
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