Reeds Weather Handbook 3rd edition (Paperback)

Frank Singleton

ISBN 10: 1399422731 / ISBN 13: 9781399422734

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. An essential pocket-sized primer that equips sailors (and other outdoors people) with the knowledge to read and predict the weather.Weather determines when we sail, where we sail to and whether we arrive safely. This essential pocket-sized guide, now revised for its third edition, provides the reader with all the necessary tools to predict and deal with local and distant weather conditions, whether on a day trip or a longer cruise, along the coast or further offshore.Each topic is broken down into digestible chapters, explaining the origins and effects of the full spectrum of weather conditions, including:- using and evaluating weather forecasts- depressions, fronts, isobars and other coastal effects- waves and swell- weather lore and sky watching.Meteorology is still advancing and sources of forecasts are changing. This new edition keeps the handbook up-to-date, with a particular focus on using computer weather products, satellite phones and the changes in the availability of forecasts and there will be new sections on the effects of climate changes and Coriolis. With practical explanations and helpful diagrams and photographs, this is the ideal aide-memoire for skippers and crew, especially those studying for their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster exams. An essential pocket-sized primer that equips sailors and outdoors enthusiasts with the knowledge to read and predict the weather. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reeds Weather Handbook 3rd edition (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1399422731
• ISBN 13: 9781399422734
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

An essential pocket-sized primer that equips sailors and outdoors enthusiasts with the knowledge to read and predict the weather.

Weather determines when we sail, where we sail to – and whether we arrive safely. This essential pocket-sized guide explains how the weather works and how to understand and use all forms of marine weather information, whether for day sailing or long coastal and offshore passages.

This new edition updates availability and usage of computer-generated forecasts with a glimpse into the AI future. Climate change impacts on sailors are described and there is a scientifically correct description of the Coriolis effect.

With practical explanations, helpful diagrams and photographs, this is the ideal aide-memoire for skippers and crew, especially those studying for their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster exams.

About the Author

Frank Singleton is a former Senior Forecaster with the Met Office and is an RYA Yachtmaster with over 50,000 miles under his keel, mainly on the family Hallberg-Rassy 34. He has cruised widely in European and Mediterranean waters and enjoyed 10 Caribbean charter holidays. His weather website for sailors (weather.mailasail.com/Franks-Weather) is known worldwide as an extensive, informed and informative resource for all sea-goers. He has given many lectures to sailors, especially for the Cruising Association and the Royal Yachting Association.