Weather and Sea: How a mirage is formed

Article Abstract:

A slight temperature difference is enough to bend the light due to which mirages are usually formed and inferior mirages are seen more often during the warmer months when there is a layer of warm air under cooler air. Mirages are deceptive and an experienced sailor must learn to spot one instantly.

Influence, Mirages

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What makes the trades? Trades winds are the steadiest breezes around

Article Abstract:

Many sailors dream of heading to the tropics and catching the warm, reliable trade winds. Knowing what makes the tradeEs blow and why they act the way, they do, can help the sailors to sail in conditions they are comfortable with.

Science & research, Research, Trade-winds, Trade winds

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Waves and current: knowing how current affects wave patterns lets you adjust your course to make the most of the conditions

Article Abstract:

Learning what happens when currents interact with waves can give sailors an advantage on the racecourse.

Observations, Water waves, Water currents

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