Mariners Met Pack South West Pacific [nz010]

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The navigator's role includes far more than plotting courses and estimating distances. For the long-distance cruiser, weather is a critical element, and Bob McDavitt is an expert who can translate the science into practical recommendations for those who are cruising in the South Pacific. This guide, produced for the New Zealand Met Service, will tell you the where and when of South Pacific weather, where to get forecasts, when to expect tropical cyclones, and the basics of weather patterns and forecasting, including translating weather fax images.