Robert Apter wrote: > It seems to me that one reasonable strategy, with lightning approaching, > would be to paddle to an island or shore with a high bank or cliff, if > available. Then any strike would go to the land above you. You wouldn't > necessarily need to get out of your kayak. Does this make sense to others > on the list? I agree that you certainly don't want to do anything to > increase your chances of getting hit! > > Bob Apter > Freedom of the Hills by the Seattle Mountaineers has an interesting few pages on lightening hazards for climbers. It indicates that lightening strikes travel out and down and travels quite well across rock. They suggest avoiding rock depressions and similar places. I would guess they would suggest avoiding the base of a rock cliff -- though the base of a dirt bank might be a good idea. Peace, Brian *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri May 08 1998 - 07:50:43 PDT
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