Instant Wind Forecasting

by Alan Watts

"Undoubtedly," writes Alan Watts, "knowledge of the wind is the most neglected part of the spectrum of sailing knowledge." This book is the perfect companion to Alan Watt's "Instant Weather Forecasting", which is a worldwide bestseller. Its easily accessible format and revolutionary presentation has established Alan Watts' reputation as a layman's meteorologist. "Instant Wind Forecasting" is a quick reference guide for all who work or play outdoors whether dinghy, coastal or offshore sailors, fishing or motorboat owners, farmers or pilots. And since most outdoor ball games also depend on the wind, this book will help all outdoor sportsmen to make meaningful predictions as to what the wind will do based on the look of the sky and the feel of the day.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Reference

1 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1968

Reviews

[Numidica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent short reference book for predicting weather. I'll have this on my iPad when I go sailing next.

[Tom Schulte · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very technical reference. Probably its most useful part for the layman is the central portion where verso is a consist tabular set of details and inferences to make with the recto, full-page photograph of common cloud formations.

[Bern J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short book, lots of information, lots of photos. It's all in reading the clouds.

[Jonathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a short and very technical guide. Limited purpose, but good for that. Active sailors and perhaps campers are the main audience.

[Oliver Perkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good book - It was a really helpful resource for writing my own book. I love the large, easy to see cloud photos!