Re: [Paddlewise] lightening strikes

From: Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 11:21:02 -0800
Michael Daly" <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com> wrote:

>> 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? >>

I don't know.  I suspect yes, but wonder if anyone has done testing of this.

--
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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