Weather at Sea

Simon has provided the Clipper Race, our skippers and crews and me guidance about the weather for nearly ten years now and I rely on it completely. In a sport that is reliant on natural forces, understanding those forces is fundamental to progress and safety. An understanding of the basics of meteorology is a fundamental to a sailor as knowing how to tie a bowline. Simon understands what a sailor needs to know and explains it from the sailor's point of view rather than from a meteorologist's perspective which is invaluable for the sailor out there on the oceans. This book will allow you to benefit in the same way and I thoroughly recommend it to you. (Sir Robin Knox-Johnston) This little book explains the basic physics principles that govern the weather from a practical, on the water, sailor's point of view. As we can expect from Fernhurst, the author presents in readily understandable graphic form the global, regional and then local weather patterns to explain what is happening on the spot and how situations might change. Numerous illustrations complement the text. (Julian Stockwin) Considering what it covers, this is a pretty thin book, just 94 pages in fact, which is a relief to those in need of a quick refresher course. It would also do great service as a fast reference work as it covers all the concepts you are likely to need at sea. (Classic Boat) In this slim book there is so much valuable technical information about why and how weather systems develop and play out... most of us would find it to be an invaluable on-board companion. (Royal Cruising Club)