On Tue, 06 May 2008 22:46:46 -0400, Wayne.B
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wrote:
>On Tue, 06 May 2008 11:09:45 -0400, salty@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
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>>it's a rare DAILY weather prediction in the
>>LIS in summer that doesn't include a warning about, "chance of
>>lightning storms". These are generally very localized, powerful and
>>usually short duration. In addition to the sudden strong gusts and
>>cloud to water lightning strikes all around you (hopefully not cloud
>>to you!), visibility can go from 2 miles to 2 inches incredibly fast.
>
>Been there, done that, and yes it can be awesome for a short time.
>
>It's a whole different thing however to be offshore in or near a
>hurricane, or in a full gale. The highest waves I've ever seen in 30+
>years of sailing LIS were in the 10 to 12 foot range. On the open
>ocean 10 to 12 footers are routine windy day conditions. Gale force
>conditions on the ocean frequently last for 2 or 3 days. That's when
>the boats and people start breaking.
Agreed.
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