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On 2008-11-23 19:59:59 -0500, said:

My warning was whenj I looked on the western horizon and saw that
familiar (to me) low dark line. We had been loafing along in about 6-8
knots of breeze. We immediately struck sails and tied everything down
tight. Locked the lockers, clipped in, and donned lifejackets.

On the Chesapeake, if I see such a line, I have no pride. First action
is to throw out the anchor and at least a good 10:1 of rode, *then*
take care of the rest.

Got hit a couple of years ago with one squall line that pegged the
anemometers around us at over 100 knots for what seemed forever.
Something like 30 boats had to be hauled off the shore the next
anchorage down. (Still Pond, for those that know the area.)

Don't be a hero if you see a dark band of clouds coming at you in
Middle Atlantic waters. Get the boat tied to the bottom as soon as
possible, then take care of everything else. That level of winds will
overwhelm any motor, and it happens at least once a year.

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Jere Lull
Xan-à-Deux -- Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
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