Re: [Paddlewise] rogue waves

Hi,

I did find a study about the yacht race and waves:

http://www.bom.gov.au/bmrc/ocean/staff/dag/Sydhob/sld001.htm

Ari Saarto
- navigare necesse est -

http://asaarto1.blogspot.com/




On 31. elo 2009, at 06:00, Peter Rattenbury wrote:

> Likewise, I have never experienced a rogue wave, but that doesn't  
> mean they're not out there!
>
> I do recall reading some of the science which explained the  
> phenomena [ basically two large waves combining].
>
> And locally, during the tragic 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, a  
> 90-footer was observed; measured on the altimeter of a rescue  
> helicopter which was in the act of winching a yachtman out of the  
> sea when the monster swept through.  It almost claimed the chopper  
> as the pilot scrambled for altitude with seconds to spare.  Captured  
> on 'film' by the crew of another aircraft.
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