Description |
ix, 213 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 30 cm |
Summary |
Most Australians live near or on the coast, and sailing and fishing are national pastimes. This book provides a practical guide to our currents, tides, waves, winds and weather for everyone who sails, fishes, hang-glides, surfs - or just sits on the beach. It describes, in simple, non-technical language: - beaches - how to recognise rips and identify safe swimming areas - wind - how strong will the wind be in the exact area you're sailing - tides - how high the tide is likely to reach at the spot you'd like to fish - currents - where will they take you? - waves - just how high are they going to reach? - severe weather, including cyclones - how to recognise that it is on its way, and how to handle your boat safely through it |
Notes |
"A practical guide to our currents, tides, waves, winds and weather for everyone who sails, fishes, hang-glides surfs - or just sits on the beach" |
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Includes index |
Bibliography |
Bibliography: page 207 |
Audience |
Primary audience |
Subject |
Marine meteorology -- Australia.
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Ocean currents -- Australia.
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Tides -- Australia.
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Weather forecasting -- Australia.
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LC no. |
00001361 |
ISBN |
0730105156 |
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