Mariners Weather Log

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Another sometimes interesting govt. publication is the

Mariners Weather Log

Table of contents is Here

Links to the top two articles:

A Complete Explanation of Why Moored Buoy Winds are Less Than Ship Winds

When Do Ocean Waves Become 'Significant'? A Closer Look at Wave Forecasts

Regards,

 

[oldgrowth]

Mark - Thanks for the link. I found "When Do Ocean Waves Become 'Significant'?" very helpful. Gives me a much better understanding of wave heights.

 

[Sea Wolf]

Mark- Thanks! Great discussion- informative and very readable. Ought to be required reading for any ocean mariner and those in a small boat especially!!! Joe.