Description
The RYA Weather Handbook is a key reference work for sailors seeking a better understanding of weather and meteorology at sea. Developed by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), the book draws on years of teaching and practical experience in sailing and seamanship.
The publication explains how weather phenomena occur and develop, and how winds, pressures, fronts and clouds affect conditions at sea. It provides sailors with a solid foundation for interpreting weather forecasts, synoptic charts and local observations so that decisions about route choice, departure time and safety can be made on a better informed basis.
The RYA Weather Handbook emphasizes practical application and is written with sailors in mind. It is suitable both as a textbook for courses and training, and as a reference book on board for those who want to understand the connection between weather forecasts and actual conditions at sea.
The book is often used in combination with navigation literature and sailing manuals, and is part of the basic library for many cruisers and long-distance sailors who want increased safety and better planning at sea.
