Marine Weather Forecasting
Marine Weather Forecasting
Overview
Weather, both good and bad, is a constant companion to the small boat at sea. Weather is a fact of life. It must be taken as it comes, enjoyed or endured, but it must be accepted. One cannot run away from it in a small boat. The boat and her crew must always be prepared for whatever Nature has ready to hand out in the way of fog, wind, waves and rain. There is no reason why the yachtsman need be surprised, however. Nature always gives fair warning of what she has in store and her signs are clear to those who know how to read them.This book demonstrates how to recognize and interpret Nature's warnings, both those visible to anyone with eyes and those which may be measured with simple instruments which are on board practically every small boat. There is no added expense and very little which must be learned. All the yachtsman needs to know to enable him to make accurate local weather forecasts in minutes, which will preview the weather to be expected over the next six hours to two days ahead, is explained in the chapters which follow.Every small boat which ventures out of sight of land will someday be forced to ride out a squall or period of foul weather. Knowing what to expect and how to make certain of the safety of the boat and her crew will give much confidence to those aboard. Storms at sea can be both safe and exhilarating; rarely are they dangerous to those prepared and aboard a well-found and seaworthy boat.This book is not a treatise on meteorology. There are no weather maps, no cryptic symbols to decode. There is no mathematics involved, not even as simple as 2 + 2. This book is intended for the sailor who wants to spend his time sailing, not studying, but who also needs a rapid, simple and accurate means for discovering what the weather will be like this afternoon, tomorrow and possibly the day after.The ability to forecast local weather conditions accurately adds immeasurably to safety at sea and, because weather changes are anticipated and do not come as surprises, the pleasure of extended cruising is greatly enhanced. Weather forecasting is an art, however and not a science as yet. There will be a few surprises, though not major ones; and some mistakes in forecasting the weather. The National Weather Service also makes mistakes. They have the best in instruments, weather radar, satellites and information from local observers in many places upon which to base their forecasts and they still make mistakes. The interested and observant user of this book will not make as many mistakes -- not because it makes him a better forecaster than the entire National Weather Service, but because his forecasts cover only a small area and are limited to a few hours or a day or two ahead. This considerably reduces the chance for errors to creep in and practically precludes major errors being made.A knowledge of the weather is as vital to the cruising sailor as is a knowledge of navigation. No one should ever go to sea in a small boat without a confident mastery of both subjects as they affect his travels and are modified by the size of his boat and the extent of his experience.Description
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- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
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You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
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To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
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If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Overview
Weather, both good and bad, is a constant companion to the small boat at sea. Weather is a fact of life. It must be taken as it comes, enjoyed or endured, but it must be accepted. One cannot run away from it in a small boat. The boat and her crew must always be prepared for whatever Nature has ready to hand out in the way of fog, wind, waves and rain. There is no reason why the yachtsman need be surprised, however. Nature always gives fair warning of what she has in store and her signs are clear to those who know how to read them.This book demonstrates how to recognize and interpret Nature's warnings, both those visible to anyone with eyes and those which may be measured with simple instruments which are on board practically every small boat. There is no added expense and very little which must be learned. All the yachtsman needs to know to enable him to make accurate local weather forecasts in minutes, which will preview the weather to be expected over the next six hours to two days ahead, is explained in the chapters which follow.Every small boat which ventures out of sight of land will someday be forced to ride out a squall or period of foul weather. Knowing what to expect and how to make certain of the safety of the boat and her crew will give much confidence to those aboard. Storms at sea can be both safe and exhilarating; rarely are they dangerous to those prepared and aboard a well-found and seaworthy boat.This book is not a treatise on meteorology. There are no weather maps, no cryptic symbols to decode. There is no mathematics involved, not even as simple as 2 + 2. This book is intended for the sailor who wants to spend his time sailing, not studying, but who also needs a rapid, simple and accurate means for discovering what the weather will be like this afternoon, tomorrow and possibly the day after.The ability to forecast local weather conditions accurately adds immeasurably to safety at sea and, because weather changes are anticipated and do not come as surprises, the pleasure of extended cruising is greatly enhanced. Weather forecasting is an art, however and not a science as yet. There will be a few surprises, though not major ones; and some mistakes in forecasting the weather. The National Weather Service also makes mistakes. They have the best in instruments, weather radar, satellites and information from local observers in many places upon which to base their forecasts and they still make mistakes. The interested and observant user of this book will not make as many mistakes -- not because it makes him a better forecaster than the entire National Weather Service, but because his forecasts cover only a small area and are limited to a few hours or a day or two ahead. This considerably reduces the chance for errors to creep in and practically precludes major errors being made.A knowledge of the weather is as vital to the cruising sailor as is a knowledge of navigation. No one should ever go to sea in a small boat without a confident mastery of both subjects as they affect his travels and are modified by the size of his boat and the extent of his experience.Description
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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