My Readers say it best:
Over the past 30 years of sailing and flying, through all of the weather courses, I've never read a more comprehensive yet understandable nook on weather. Chris Parker offers a clear picture of what has confused most of us all these years. Craig Noden, s/y Ragtop
Coastal and Offshore Sailing, the Essential Handbook, addresses weather in the Marine environment. The first 20 pages explains why weather occurs, and explores important dynamics of weather in the Marine environment.
The following 30 pages detail various types of weather features you're likely to encounter. The 3rd section explores micro-meteorology and local effects, including how to apply your new knowledge to your situation.
I also detail a few case studies, and discuss clouds and reading the sky, as well as offer a few pointers on weather-related topics.
The last section of the book covers how to obtain weather information, including by VHF radio, SSB/Ham radio, email, Satellite phone, cell phone, wi-fi, etc.
This 6th Edition of Coastal and Offshore Sailing, the Essential Handbook includes expanded sections on 500mb / upper-air effects on surface weather in the Marine environment, and the most detailed discussion I've seen of GRIB data files and software for viewing and manipulating them.
I also revised he communications section, and edited and expanded other sections.
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