About the Author
Willard Bascom, the original author of Waves and Beaches, was an engineer, adventurer and scientist, as well as a writer, photographer, painter, miner, cinematographer, and archeologist, who first proposed using Neoprene for wetsuits. He authored several books, which include the topics of waves, geology, archaeology, poetry, and oceanography. Kim McCoy's ocean research began where the land and sea merge - with surf zone wave dynamics and continues today with the coastal effects of climate change. Expeditions from the tropics to polar oceans with multinational academic, commercial and governmental institutions helped Kim pioneer advances in instrumentation, underwater communications, autonomous underwater vehicles and free-diving.
Endorsement
"The essential handbook to waves, winds, and the wonders of the watery world."James Nestor, New York Times bestselling author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
Endorsement
“An understanding of the complex relationship between sea and coast is essential to anyone who loves the ocean. In easy-to-access text and stunning illustrations, this book provides.” – Nainoa Thompson, Polynesian Voyaging Society
Endorsement
"A beautiful, comprehensive resource for anyone drawn to understanding the ways and wonders of our oceans, plus, this edition includes important updates for comprehending the ocean during climate change." – Liz Clark, author of SwellSwellvoyage.com @captainlizclark
Specifications
400 pages, full color throughout; Over 150 photos, graphs and charts; 6 1/2 X 9 1/4 inches
Publisher
Published by Patagonia
Country of Origin
Made in Canada.
