Re: [Paddlewise] lightening strikes

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2003 17:49:47 -0500
On 29 Oct 2003 at 6:42, Dave Kruger wrote:

> On the water?  Just cower and low stroke to land -- on the water you
> are the tallest thing around unless surrounded by sailboats or
> powerboats.

If paddling to shore is not reasonable and the lightning is close,
being able to stay in a balance brace means the highest thing will
be half the beam of your kayak.  However, if lighting stikes 
nearby, I don't know is surface currents in the water will get
you - is it like on land?

Mike
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