Sailing strategy : wind and current /: wind and current. ([2013?])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ian Proctor ; foreword by Bob Fisher.
• Authors: Proctor, Ian, 1918-1992
• Contents: Consulting the oracle -- The way of currents -- Tides and tidal streams -- Current and the apparent wind -- Current Tactics -- General observations on waves -- Using waves to advantage -- Wave characteristics and currents -- Weather reports, barometers and winds -- Clouds and sky colours -- A typical weather cycle -- Effect of obstructions on the wind -- Local thermal winds -- Gusts and calm patches -- Winds along the shore -- Natural signs -- Keeping a record.
• Edition: Revised edition
• Publisher Details: London : Adlard Coles
• Publication Date: 2013
• Copyright Date: 2010
• Extent: 1 online resource (176 pages)
• Subjects: 797.14; Sailing; Sailing; Atmospheric circulation; Water waves; Seamanship; Sailboat racing; Ocean currents; Atmospheric circulation; Ocean currents; Sailboat racing; Sailing; Seamanship; Water waves; Water sports & recreations; Boating; Transportation -- Navigation; Navigation & seamanship; Nonfiction
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781472901460; 1472901460; 9781408126783
• Related ISBNs: 9781480138854
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.