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Re: Gulf Information...
Posted By: PatrickC In Response To: Gulf Information... (Robert N Pruden)
Date: Wednesday, 2 March 2005, at 11:09 p.m.
i think most anyone would be comfortable tripping with you after reading that.
good write up.: I am guessing that this information is available to anyone who contacts the
: Coast Guard. This is information I would look for before any open water
: endeavor. While Ken Sutherland and I were prepping for our Lake Winnipeg
: paddle, we talked about weather conditions, storm frequency and storm
: severity. The day we launched, the day was windy with some moderate chop
: in exposed areas. We discussed whether to launch or not, opted for a
: bee-line to Black Island from the Mainland (about 2-3 kms) and hugged the
: shoreline whenever possible. We took no chances that we weren't sure
: about. In the end, we were well prepped for any eventuality under the
: prevailing conditions. If we had any doubts, we shared the information
: with each other. That done, we were very comfortable once under way yet
: careful to watch for sudden changes for the worst. On the big lake, you
: get no more than 20 minutes warning before the major storms come ripping
: in. People drown on that lake every year because they get caught on its
: shallow waters that get whipped up into 4-6 foot waves with much larger
: rogues during these sudden storm bursts. A perfectly calm day can change
: in that small window of time.: You should be able to tell that I studied up on this, spoke with professional
: guides whom I know regarding the lake's characteristics, then went on with
: our plans. THAT is the proper kind of informational prep anyone should
: undertake for open water adventures.: Robert N Pruden
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