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Author Laughlin, G. P. (Gregory P.)

Title The user's guide to the Australian coast / Greg Laughlin
Published Frenchs Forest, N.S.W. : New Holland, 1997

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 W'PONDS  551.50994 Lau/Ugt  AVAILABLE
 W'BOOL  551.50994 Lau/Ugt  AVAILABLE
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"
Includes index
Bibliography Bibliography: page 207
Audience Primary audience
Subject Marine meteorology -- Australia.
Ocean currents -- Australia.
Tides -- Australia.
Weather forecasting -- Australia.
LC no. 00001361
ISBN 0730105156
Other Titles Australian coast