Re: [Paddlewise] whither with weather?

Folks, 

I have yet to see mention of the DAVIS INSTRUMENTS -Quick Reference Weather
Forcasting Charts. 

I purchased one from a marine dealer and I think they are a bonus to carry
with your map pouch.
The plastic board covers everything from colored photo's of weather
and cloud formations, numerous other valuable illustrations which
cover Frontal Weather systems, Highs & Lows, Air Masses, Cold Fronts,
Warms Fronts,STATIONARY & OCCLUDED FRONTS, BEAUFORT SCALE, FOG, GENERAL
FORCAST RULES, HAZARDOUS WAVE & SURF CONDITIONS, RADIO MARINE WEATHER
channels, Storm Warning for SSB & VHF. This plastic 8-1/2" X 11" card is
the cats meow.

DAVIS INSTRUMENTS also produces a quick reference card for navagation
and sailing. I am sure there is someone out there familiar with these
cards to comment further. I paid $14.95 for this gem.
Hope this helps. I think having a handy weather reference chart along
with your maps is a decent thing to have. The photo examples alone should 
certainly help the decision making process of when to paddle or
not if the memory is not up to par. I know from experience that when
I am really cold and exhausted the mind doesn't work as sharp and having
a reminder to help keep me objective is nice. By no means is this chart
a substitute for a course in weather but it is handy.


Best Regards,

Philip
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Product Information Department wrote:
> 
> Reminds me of that old line:
> 
> "Everyone talks about the weather... but nobody does anything about it!"
> 
> Anyway, another book, written for sailors, but relevant to kayakers:
> "Weather at Sea" by David Houghton and Fred Saunders. ISBN 0-87742-959-6.
> My copy is from 1988. Not sure if it's still in print, but check libraries
> or second-hand stores.
> 
> Happy safe paddling,
> 
> Philip T.
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