Write Aweigh has produced over a hundred feature articles for commercial Web sites, national magazines, and educational publications. These are custom-tailored to each client's specifications, schedule, area(s) of interest, and budget. If you need professional quality, scientifically credible, print-ready products to make your publications stand out, choose topics from the following list; then complete and send the email from at the bottom of this page.
WEATHER-RELATED TOPICS:
Make Your Own Forecasts (Keep Your Eye On The Sky) – The first part of this three-article series discusses ways that you can make your own short-range local area weather forecasts by observing clouds. It includes many excellent color photographs of selected types of clouds you need to know how to recognize, and practical ways to interpret cloud characteristics.
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Make Your Own Forecasts (Reading Other Signs) – The second part of this three-article series describes how you can augment large-scale forecasts of the National Weather Service by applying observations of: surface wind, barometric pressure, waves, etc. to make your own short-range local-area predictions. It also includes specific “rules of thumb” that the professionals use to help avoid heavy weather that develops while they are outside.
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Make Your Own Forecasts (Practical Applications) – The last part of this three-article series discusses ways that you can use observations of temperature and humidity to predict: wind chill, fog, heat index, hypothermia, etc. Such practical applications help remind us that weather forecasting involves more than just predicting the wind and precipitation, and that Mother Nature deserves our attention and respect.
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Did You Know That...? – Readers find this unique collection of fascinating facts and trivial tidbits regarding their natural environment to be a topic of many conversations. How large was the largest snowflake or heaviest hailstone? What is positive lightning, and can you actually tell the temperature by counting cricket chirps?
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Cold Weather Storms – Probably because of the popular song, many people are aware of the "Witch of November" that claimed the 729-foot Edmund Fitzgerald and all aboard her in 1975, but not many of them know much about the conditions leading to the development of: Polar Hurricanes, Alberta Clippers, Colorado Lows, and other winter storms that can be just as deadly.
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The Atmosphere Is A Gas! – We can't live without it, but most people don't really know much about our atmosphere. For example, did you know that the Earth is (at least) on its 3rd version? And where exactly does space begin? What causes the northern lights, and what is the real truth about greenhouse gases?
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Facts About Lightning – There is a lot of misinformation regarding lightning, and every year people get needlessly killed. Everyone ought to know the basic facts about it, and what they should do to protect themselves. This article describes what causes lightning, the various types of lightning, and specific lightning safety measures.
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When The Weather Gets Thick – This article discusses what environmental conditions cause fog, how and where different types of fog form, how to predict when it is likely to occur, common methods used to clear fog, safety tips for traveling in the fog, and requirements for operating under conditions of reduced visibility. This information can make your travel more enjoyable, and may even save lives!
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Tropical Terrors – This article contains information that you should know about the various types of tropical cyclones, and what you can do to minimize the dangers if you find yourself in the path of these devastating systems. It would be best published in early spring, to coincide with the tropical storm seasons for the Atlantic/Gulf of Mexico and Pacific.
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Severe Summer Storms – This article provides critical information on thunderstorms, tornadoes, and waterspouts. It includes tips about warning signs along with practical advice on steps that you can take to make your warm weather adventures safer and more enjoyable. It would be best published in early spring or summer.
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Cold Weather Boating – This article addresses many of the factors that boaters need to consider during cold weather, such as: icing, wind chill, frozen precipitation, cold water shock, hypothermia, and carbon monoxide poisoning. It includes useful advice about preparation, first aid, survival, and key safety tips for all cold-weather boaters. This article would be best published during the fall or winter.
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WATER-RELATED TOPICS:
So You Think You Know Water? – Even though most of us encounter some form of water every day, many are surprised to learn the facts about it in this article. For example, do you know where Earth’s water originated? How salty are the oceans or the Great Salt Lake? How does the water temperature change with depth, why ice floats, or how hot liquid water really gets in nature?
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Understanding The Tides – Even many experienced boaters do not truly understand the factors that cause tidal variations around the world. Using graphics and plain language, this article cuts through the typical scientific jargon to explain these mysterious natural phenomena in terms all boaters can appreciate, and there is an outside chance you may learn something!
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Fascinating Tidal Phenomena - Readers find this topic informative and entertaining, because most of them are unfamiliar with tidal bores, reversing rapids, whirlpools, and eddies that regularly occur in certain rivers, bays, and coastal areas. There are rare color photographs and stories about folks who have been caught by these powerful and deadly phenomena.
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Sea And Swell – Boating without understanding waves is like driving a car on the freeway without understanding lane markings. This article contains essential information regarding: the characteristics of waves, how the wind generates waves, the difference between sea and swell, the main factors determining wave height and length, sea state, the original Beaufort Scale, rogue waves, etc. It also includes the story of the highest wind-generated wave ever recorded by a vessel afloat, and it was not in ‘the perfect storm.”
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The True Mega Waves – People find this article to be both informative and entertaining, because it describes phenomena that are both fascinating and frightening. This article includes rare photos and facts about tsunamis, and also discusses other types of huge waves that affect people both offshore and inland around the globe.
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Watch Those Wakes! – Virtually every boater who reads this article learns something new and useful about this common phenomenon. Besides describing how wakes are created and their main components, this article discusses: wake discipline, rogue wakes, and wake handling tips.
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Waves In Shallow Water – This article describes some of the major changes that take place as waves move into shallow water. These include changes in wave height, length, and shape. Besides describing such phenomena as refraction, diffraction, and reflection; this article discusses how surges, edge waves, seiches, etc. often impact people in many different bodies of water.
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Near The Surf Zone – This article contains vital information for those who may find themselves near or in surf zones. It includes excellent illustrations and plain-language explanations of how surf characteristics are affected by beach topography, wind, current, and tides, and describes how to deal with rip currents.
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