Typically the waterspouts are not too powerful but you wouldn't want to be caught in one in your kayak! I've had friends in fishing boats get close with no ill effects, BUT they vary in strength. They are, tornados, after all. Usually they peter out when they suck up sufficient water to drown themselves. I am no expert on waterspouts... cya -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Phares Heindl Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 10:42 AM To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: [Paddlewise] WaterSpouts Has anyone had any experience with encountering water spouts. I almost ran in to one last week. It was beautiful, perfectly formed funnel of the Southwest coast of Florida. I was close to shore, so when I saw it, I did an abrupt about face and sped to shore. I was wondering if anyone has any experience or advice as to evasive action to take in the event or a water spout. PS. I'm new to this list. I used to post to Wavelength years ago. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Jun 12 2000 - 10:26:17 PDT
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