2006-09-11 08:05:07 · 5 answers · asked by Rustifaro 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
it is wise to get out the water.
2006-09-11 08:11:08 · answer #1 · answered by BIG WILLIE THE GEORGIA TITIAN 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally, lightining is not your bigest concern during a storm while boating. You are usually most concerned with wind, waves, fog and things like that. Regardless of the type of storm, you should follow the same rules everytime. First, seek an inland waterway or cove to escape the swells from the driving wind, choose a port or mooring if possible, and if not, set a bow and stern anchor in a safe harbour and ride it out inside the cabin. Generally blocking passageways under bridges is not only dangerous, but illegal as well. Never tie off to a bridge as this is also illegal. Hope this helps!
2006-09-11 11:40:27 · answer #2 · answered by Sailor Chris 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any place out of the water would be safer. It depends on what body of water your on. If I were on a lake and a thunderstorm blew up I could see getting under a bridge for a short time.
2006-09-11 14:51:03 · answer #3 · answered by acenumm1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what type of vessel you have. Should it be a sailing vessel {mast} you might pickup problems. I have fished from my ski-boat during many lightning storms and have never had any problems. I do however pack my graphite rods away, as i have seen many graphite rods that were struck by lightning. Should you have a sailing vessel you can always install one of those anti lightning devices.
2006-09-11 08:55:08 · answer #4 · answered by Barney B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't sound particularly safe. If there is a cabin, go in. If not, sail to shore.
2006-09-11 08:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by suziewong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋