Reference Atlas
Books, courses, glossaries — where to actually learn this stuff.
Books worth owning
- Modern Marine Weather — David Burch (Starpath). The comprehensive modern reference. Pair with Weather Trainer.
- Heavy Weather Sailing — K. Adlard Coles / Peter Bruce. Storm tactics and boat handling.
- Mariner's Guide to Marine Weather Services — NOAA, free PDF.
- The Weather Handbook — Alan Watts. Cloud reading and small-craft weather.
- Bowditch (Pub 9) — The American Practical Navigator. Free NGA download; chapters on meteorology and oceanography.