Book of the Week: Coastal Turmoil, by Ken Endean

10:07 PM Fri 5 Nov 2010 GMT

'Coastal Turmoil' .

Most boating is done in coastal waters, yet as many experienced yachties agree, the safest place in the ocean is in the middle, and being close to land can present much greater dangers than sailing in remote waters. While this may seem counter-intuitive, the reasons are clear. Near to the coast, sea conditions are more complex: winds and currents change in strength and direction, often unpredictably, waves are distorted by shallows, and even in fine weather there are tidal races, tricky headlands and other areas of rough water that can increase the risks of human error, gear failure and seasickness. ...

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