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For short-term forecasts (1-2 hours), especially in changing weather, knowing the clouds is the best tool. The author made a laminated chart showing ten cloud formations and what each indicates about coming weather. 4 pages with cloud info and photos.
[Sail Magazine, January 2001]
The author makes a good case that the more we plan, the more we are likely to underestimate difficulties and that the knowledge and forecasting tools we use can prevent us from using our natural independence and pessimism.
[SailNet, 12 October 2001]
Well-illustrated review of weather fundamentals. Not available on line, but worth finding among your back issues. Three parts with 4 pages each.
[Blue Water Sailing, May, June, July 2004]
How to predict wind-driven current direction.
[Sail Magazine, October 2002]
The four quadrants of a low-pressure system and the clouds that identify them. 3 pages with photos.
[Blue Water Sailing, August 2003]
Most of what we think a barometer is telling us is wrong, this experienced cruiser tells us, based on her experience and extensive analysis of barometric pressure, wind direction and speed, and wave height. 3 pages with graphs
[Sail Magazine, August 2001]
A primer on the five types of waves, their causes, movements and dangers. 8 pages
[PassageMaker, July 1998]
Primer on wave formation, measurement, and prediction. Includes excellent fold-out on how to read a surface-analysis chart. 4 pages with diagrams, plus a sidebar on how to read a surface-analysis chart.
[Cruising World, November 2000]
An explanation of the weather factors contributing to the winter Caribbean trade winds. 3 pages with NOAA surface analysis charts.
[Blue Water Sailing, July 2003]
Storm-tracking information on the web, with an account of dodging a hurricane. 5 pages.
[Cruising World, November 2002]
Weather and Routing Information
While I was wondering why no trees grew on the slope abreast of the anchorage, a williwaw came down with such terrific force as to carry the SPRAY, with two anchors down, like a feather out . . . into deep water. No wonder trees did not grow on the side of that hill!
Joshua Slocum
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