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Understanding Wind at Sea

By Sandy Parks · On January 6, 2023

(dailynautica.com) – Isobars, gradient winds, coastal breezes, barometric variations, convective motions. All these terms and more are described in simple, easy to understand sentences. As the article notes, navigation, the state of the sea and wave heights, the difficulties of a mooring maneuver in port or anchoring in a bay depend on the wind’s strength and direction. The more you understand the wind, the more enjoyable your sailing will be. Read more.

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