Hi, I have an oceangoing motor yacht designed for ocean crossing and heavy coastal work. The weather routing techniques we would use are different from the techniques a sailing yacht would use. For example, we would tend to motor through the middle of a high for calm seas and light winds, rather than try to pick a path around with the strong and steady prevailing winds abaft the beam. How useful is the Mariner’s Weather Handbook for me? I don’t want to pay out that kind of money for a book, only to find that it is predominantly aimed only at sailing yachts. Thanks for giving me your honest view.
The heavy weather tactics part of the book is oriented towards sailboats. However, the vast majority of the book applies equally to power and sail. You still work with the same data as sailors, just use it differently. So, I think you would find the book of value. Of course, if you do not think it fits your needs, you are welcome to take advantage of our 90-day money-back guarantee.
Posted by Steve Dashew (November 30, 1999)
