The Field Guide to Ocean Voyaging Animals, Ships, and Weather at Sea

About this book

This book is a full-colour primer for anyone who will be voyaging on the oceans of the world. Whether your journey is a sailing trip on a private yacht or an exotic cruise ship voyage, this guide will explain what you can see on the sea. In addition, The Field Guide to Ocean Voyaging will teach you how to be a better observer while out on the oceans of the world by giving you tips for the best observation points on ships and what to watch for.

Author Ed Sobey holds a PhD in Oceanography and is a frequent guest speaker on cruise ships throughout the world. He explains how to choose cruise itineraries for the best sightings of marine life and what to bring with you on your voyage. He points out how to locate important ship markings and what they mean. There is a section on docking and undocking procedures. Then once at sea, he explains about sighting whales, dolphins, birds, flying fish and much more. In addition, there is an extensive section on other ships you may see and how to identify them. Other topics include weather at sea, landfalls, things to see onboard your ship, and special places your voyage may pass through.

Loaded with 220 colour photographs and illustrations, The Field Guide to Ocean Voyaging will help make you a trained observer at sea and knowledgeable among your fellow voyagers.

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