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Wind Strategy David Houghton

Wind Strategy By David Houghton

Wind Strategy by David Houghton


$16.49
Condition - Very Good
9 in stock

Summary

Wind Strategy is written especially for the racing sailor and shows how to predict the wind over the area of the racecourse, during the race, using simple 'rules of thumb' which apply anywhere in the world.

Wind Strategy Summary

Wind Strategy by David Houghton

Wind Strategy is written especially for the racing sailor and shows how to predict the wind over the area of the racecourse, during the race, using simple 'rules of thumb' which apply anywhere in the world. It has been the bible since its introduction in 1984, and has been revised in the light of the author's experience at several Olympic Games, and in the northern and southern hemispheres. Learn how to predict the sea breeze, how the wind bends as it crosses the coastline and where the strongest winds will be on a racecourse. Plus, how the wind behaves on inland lakes and rivers

About David Houghton

David Houghton spent 34 years forecasting and researching at the Met Office, and for over 30 years he has served as a Coach / Advisor to Olympic, Admiral's Cup, America's Cup and Round the World race teams. Fiona Campbell is also a professional meteorologist and was met advisor to the British team at the Athens Olympics. Both David and Fiona are keen sailors so the book has a sharp focus on what the racing sailor needs to know.

Table of Contents

The wind-wise sailor / The sailor's wind / Wind facts - Southern Hemisphere / The sea breeze pure and simple / Sea breeze with gradient wind / Afternoon winds - gradient wind onshore / Lakes, mountains, valleys and peninsulas / As the sun goes down / Afternoon and evening winds / Gravity waves, billows and surges / The message of the clouds / Light airs / Obstacles in the wind / Water currents / Waves / Dangerous waves / Weather routing / Which sails? / At the regatta / Popular racing venues analysed

Additional information

GOR004586990
9781904475125
1904475124
Wind Strategy by David Houghton
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Fernhurst Books Limited
20040826
128
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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