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Weather Basics For Boaters: The Details That Matter
Weather Basics for Boaters is a practical, easy-to-understand guide to making better decisions on the water—using the forecasts and apps you're already familiar with. You don’t need to be a meteorologist. You just need to know what to look for, where to find it, and how to interpret what it really means for your boat and your plans.
With over 17 years of liveaboard experience, author Carolyn Shearlock knows how hard it is to figure out what forecasts actually mean for boaters. Most resources focus on meteorology or how to build your own forecast—when in reality, great forecasts already exist, created by professionals.
What’s missing is clear guidance on how to use those forecasts, apps, and tools to make safer, more comfortable decisions. This book fills that gap. You'll learn which forecast details matter, how to find them, and what they mean for your day on the water.
In just 99 focused pages, with large 7x10 formatting and full-color screenshots, you'll get step-by-step guidance you can start using right away—no fluff, no jargon, no prior knowledge required.
You’ll learn how
Go beyond the overview screen in Windy, PredictWind, and NOAA toolsSpot the forecast details that actually affect what you'll feel aboardUse radar, model data, and real-world observations togetherKnow when to go—and when to waitAvoid common mistakes and stay organizedWhether you're new to boating or just tired of getting caught off guard, Weather Basics for Boaters gives you the clarity and confidence to plan smarter and enjoy the day.
With over 17 years of liveaboard experience, author Carolyn Shearlock knows how hard it is to figure out what forecasts actually mean for boaters. Most resources focus on meteorology or how to build your own forecast—when in reality, great forecasts already exist, created by professionals.
What’s missing is clear guidance on how to use those forecasts, apps, and tools to make safer, more comfortable decisions. This book fills that gap. You'll learn which forecast details matter, how to find them, and what they mean for your day on the water.
In just 99 focused pages, with large 7x10 formatting and full-color screenshots, you'll get step-by-step guidance you can start using right away—no fluff, no jargon, no prior knowledge required.
You’ll learn how
Go beyond the overview screen in Windy, PredictWind, and NOAA toolsSpot the forecast details that actually affect what you'll feel aboardUse radar, model data, and real-world observations togetherKnow when to go—and when to waitAvoid common mistakes and stay organizedWhether you're new to boating or just tired of getting caught off guard, Weather Basics for Boaters gives you the clarity and confidence to plan smarter and enjoy the day.
140 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 17, 2025
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February 23, 2026
Too basic, expected more practical examples to interpret the weather forecast
The book is okay for someone that never has used Windy.com or PredictWind. But it is too basic for someone that has used them. Also, it misses more practical and specific examples to identify weather changes, to interpreter the forecast. It talks about it but it didn’t help me on how identify basic changes in the weather so I don’t get into troubles. And sometime it seems repetitive and lacks of real practical examples.
The book is okay for someone that never has used Windy.com or PredictWind. But it is too basic for someone that has used them. Also, it misses more practical and specific examples to identify weather changes, to interpreter the forecast. It talks about it but it didn’t help me on how identify basic changes in the weather so I don’t get into troubles. And sometime it seems repetitive and lacks of real practical examples.
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