This book is as much an encyclopedia of weather as the Dashews’ other book is for cruising. It was engineered from the beginning to be more than just a book. It is skillfully designed with quick reference checklists and executive summaries, located right in the page margins to help you quickly analyze and plan for what is going on with the weather in your location. This tool brings together for the first time the key elements of forecasting and tactics used by professional routers, forecasters, and the most successful ocean racing navigators.  You will learn how to use a frontal passage to your advantage, while minimizing discomfort. Closely guarded secrets of upper atmosphere fax charts are revealed in detail. You will be able to tell if “official” weather forecasts are accurate, and if not, what to do about the developing conditions where you are. Most important, you will learn how to spot potential weather risks before they are announced! HC 1999, 594 pages. SW 3 lbs