Wind Companion for Racing Sailors

“The style of writing is concise, engaging and informative… As either an introduction to the subject or as an aide memoire this booklet would reward careful study and make a very worthwhile addition to any sailor’s library.” (Little Ship Club)

Fiona Campbell is a successful meteorologist with a passion for the environment and a love of sailing. Fiona took over from David Houghton the responsibility for advising the UK’s top sailing teams at Olympic, European and World regattas, as well as GBR and other America’s Cup challenges. She has also worked to help boat designers, competitors and race organisers, such as at Cowes Week, to optimise their performance. David Houghton was a passionate meteorologist, spending over 30 years at the UK Met Office. He was a member of the Royal Meteorological Society from 1949. In 2000 he was awarded the Society’s Michael Hunt Award. David worked as an advisor to Olympic, Admiral’s Cup, America’s Cup and Round the World sailing teams for over 30 years. Rosie Williamson is a keen sailor and avid reader. Being on (or in) the water since she was old enough to stand, she competed for many years in Optimists, then skiffs, and is now heavily involved in university team racing. In her final year studying History at Oxford, this is her first venture into the world of publishing and editing, combining her two chief passions.