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What is the recommended procedure for dealing with a lightning storm while on a sail boat?

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Thinking in terms of the aluminum mast used on most production sail boats being like a lightning rod, as well as the highest point/ object on the water.

Having been a sailer for 40 years this is a question I've often considered. The problem is I've never been given a good answer. I can tell you sailboats are hit by lighting more often than you would think, yet the numbers of fatalities is very low. There's one theory that the rigging, all the wires, actually act as a protective cone. But I've no proof it's true. On a more practical vein, lower all sails, put the anchor out and go below. Don't stay near the electronics or sit atop the engine. Good Luck!

Russia mourns Volga boat tragedy

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Russia is observing a national day of mourning after as many as 110 people died when an overloaded tourist boat sank on the Volga river.
Sailing Eden - Launching Eden a McWester Ketch Sail Boat at Mullaghmore Co. Sligo Ireland

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Sailing Gear And Sailing Boats Used For Vacation Home Swaps

People who do sailing boats swapping, and some call it boat exchanges, very often discover that it can take them to unexpected places and surprises. It is a really terrific way to get a taste of life as a local - not the usual tourist trappings, and it's exciting to meet new people. Also, there are no hotel bills or associated expenses while you are on your trip. What follows in this article are several ways to get the very most out of your next boat swapping arrangement.

When you take part in sailing boats exchange agreements, you may get to know the people whose boat you are staying in as well as establish a set list of the sailing gear involved. This means that in addition to taking advantage of their boat or yacht, you will also be able to get good information from them. The most ideal method for gaining knowledge about an area is from the people who live there, full time. They can tell you things and advocate for or against restaurants, attractions and sites that you might not come across in a guidebook or travel website.

In some scenarios, it is also possible to get to know new people. In most cases, the people whose boat you will be staying in will be away, but they may arrange for you to meet friends or family who are nearby. This can may your stay even better and make you feel more like you are at home while also expanding your number of acquaintances. The waterways you will be traveling on will offer amazing opportunities to meet new friends, see new sites, and visit places never thought possible. Boat and sailing gear exchanges also allow you to vacation on a limited budget and that's makes sailing boats swapping even more appealing.

You can meet wonderful people and make new friends once you decide to sign-up with a boat exchange club. All should go well and with no problems, and one way to help keep it that way is to communicate. Be sure to keep these boat exchange tips in mind. Remember, you have been granted permission to use someone else's boat and that is very close to a house exchange where you actually live in some else's house while on vacation. By taking part in sailing boats exchanges or boat swap can open you up to several new destinations and experiences. The sentiment may seem unusual at first, however it can be a delightful means for traveling.

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