I also extend the invitation to seek shelter at most any dock on Barndoor facing the Broads. It may not be the ideal location because of how we get pounded by the waves but it sure is better than drowning.
On the 18th of July we were enjoying a day on the dock. We watched the storm forming during the duration of the day.
From past experiences I have seen those types of cloud formations; so I told my wife that there was a storm brewing.
As many members of my family, I graduated from my fathers school of island living and boating, weather preparedness was a main topic. I pass that education to my spouse and children, whether they like it or not when ever I feel it necessary...kinda the way dad did for us!
After much teasing from her all day the weather show began. She witnessed all hell begining to break loose. We watched the storm blow up behind Rattlesnake and come down the lake to us. The scariest thing was that there were boats still out on the lake tubing and cruising as the front came down. The pictures on the related posts to this story tell the tale. So if you ever see that type of cloud formation over your head and you are on the lake, the chances are that you are going to be in trouble and you need to go seek shelter asap! My question to you all and one that came up from this past experience, what should you do if you are on a large sail boat with a fixed keel or deep draft?
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