Re: [Paddlewise] Waterspouts

From: Robert C. Cline <rcline_at_onramp.net>
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 23:32:21 -0600
>>
>> I thought you might know of someone there, through your GASP list, who
>> might be able to help us out. Any assistance you can lend would be
>> greatly appreciated.
>>

I've been out in the Gulf... miles from shore and seen waterspouts, but in
a motorboat.  They really presented no problem to the motor boat because
the motor boat could out-run the spout.  Kayaks would not fair so well.
I've also flown around many a thunderstorm (I'm a pilot also).  Isolated
Thunderstorms are easy to avoid if you have a motor.. the problem here is
staying away from the anvil...which spits out hail (hail is very bad for
airplanes).  Lines of thunderstorms are another issue.  Kayaks, motorboats
or airplanes are in trouble... if you can't go overthem, you might find
yourself in an unhealty situation.

RC
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