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Maritime Meteorology / Sailing / Seamanship
Heavy Weather Guide by Rear Admiral William J. Kotsch, USN (Retired), and Richard Henderson is an extensively illustrated guide to understanding severe weather and safely operating vessels in dangerous conditions.
This expanded second edition examines tropical cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons, cold-core storms, marine weather warnings, storm prediction, vessel preparation, maneuvering, safety equipment, capsizing, and survival at sea. Written for weekend sailors, experienced yachtsmen, and professional mariners, it combines meteorological science with practical seamanship and firsthand maritime experience.
Published in 1984 by Naval Institute Press. Second edition hardcover with original dust jacket. Approximately 400 pages with charts, graphs, drawings, and photographs. ISBN 0-87021-263-X.
The hardcover and interior remain in very good preowned condition with a secure binding and clean-looking pages. The dust jacket shows moderate shelf wear, including edge wear, small creases, and light rubbing, but remains attractive and protective. Please review all photographs for exact condition.
SKU G-7
Heavy Weather Guide Kotsch Henderson 1984 2nd Ed HC DJ Naval Sailing
$35.00
Heavy Weather Guide by Rear Admiral William J. Kotsch, USN (Retired), and Richard Henderson is an extensively illustrated guide to understanding severe weather and safely operating vessels in dangerous conditions.
This expanded second edition examines tropical cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons, cold-core storms, marine weather warnings, storm prediction, vessel preparation, maneuvering, safety equipment, capsizing, and survival at sea. Written for weekend sailors, experienced yachtsmen, and professional mariners, it combines meteorological science with practical seamanship and firsthand maritime experience.
Published in 1984 by Naval Institute Press. Second edition hardcover with original dust jacket. Approximately 400 pages with charts, graphs, drawings, and photographs. ISBN 0-87021-263-X.
The hardcover and interior remain in very good preowned condition with a secure binding and clean-looking pages. The dust jacket shows moderate shelf wear, including edge wear, small creases, and light rubbing, but remains attractive and protective. Please review all photographs for exact condition.
SKU G-7