Dag Pike began his career as a merchant captain, went on to test RNLI lifeboats, and took up fast boat navigation, winning a string of trophies for powerboat races around the world, including navigating Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic Challenger on the record-breaking fastest Atlantic Crossing by powerboat. He is now a navigation and powerboat journalist in demand all round the world.

Storms are terrifying, awe-inspiring and provide an unparalleled thrill to those who encounter them - and survive. This highly illustrated book, in the same format and style as Disasters at Sea, brings storms vividly to life. The gripping text recounts the experiences of small boats and large ships fighting their way to safety, and the spectacular photography brings home the sheer power of nature. All in all, a gripping and fascinating read.

Chapters feature:
- what conditions whip up storms
- experiences of small boats and ships in storms
- the formation of hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones
- whirlpools, maelstroms, monsoons and tsunamis
- the effects of storms on harbours and harbour entrances
- the impact of global warming

'This highly illustrated book, brings storms vividly to life...gripping text...and the spectacular photography brings home the sheer power of nature.'

'The gripping text recounts the experiences of small boats and large ships fighting their way to safety, and the spectacular photography brings home the sheer power of nature.'

'...a highly illustrated book that brings storms vividly to life.'

'All in all, a gripping and fascinating read.'

'This is a book to read in a snug anchorage, or tucked up in the marina!'

'Storms and Wild Water brings storms to life with countless experiences of small boats and large ships fighting their way to safety during treacherous weather. It has spectacular photography to match and these images bring the excitement and danger of storms vividly to life.'

'Storms and Wild Water is a gripping and fascinating read.'

'There is a sub text to this excellent book, and that is the design and safety of vessels at sea. The author writes from a wealth of sea experience, and his views must therefore be given due consideration. This 160-page book is lavishly illustrated, with many coloured photographs that show the power and the fury of the seas.'

'This well illustrated book brings storms at sea to life'

'A very valuable guide for any young seaman or woman, anywhere'

'an awe-inspiring book. Sea paddlers, sailors and surfers will learn much from this fascinating book, a breathtaking read even for those who do not go on the water.'

'In a word, this book is 'awesome'. The writing is excellent, whether informative or descriptive, and the photographs are added testimony to the forces of wind and water.'

Storms are terrifying, awe-inspiring and provide an unparalleled thrill to those who encounter them - and survive. This highly illustrated book brings storms vividly to life: the gripping text recounting experiences of small boats and large ships fighting their way to safety; the photography bringing home the sheer power of nature.