Monster waves boost for sea perils defence

Research says freak waves more frequent than previously thought, writes
James Brewer December 02 2003 Lloyds List

"SHIPS are far more at peril from monster ocean waves than many experts
have previously realised, according to new research. Growing evidence
that waves of more than 30 m in height can occur randomly ..."

"During a three-week radar satellite study, the German Aerospace Centre
found a total of 10 monster waves around the world, ranging from 26 m to
30 m in height."

"It concluded: 'If the satellite data is right, it looks as if freak
waves occur in the deep ocean far more frequently than the traditional
linear model would predict.'"

Your are perfectly safe, Nil. Since they tend to occur far more
frequently in the deep ocean, odds are overwhelming that you will never
see one.

Rick

Those monster waves don't cause me any fear or
trepidation. The odds of myself or any boat being
where they are when they are is still relatively
slim. Besides, you seem to forget my fine yacht
has positive flotation. Even if it gets rolled over
a couple times I will be able to bale it out and
get under way again.

S.Simon


"Rick" wrote in message hlink.net...
Monster waves boost for sea perils defence

Research says freak waves more frequent than previously thought, writes
James Brewer December 02 2003 Lloyds List

"SHIPS are far more at peril from monster ocean waves than many experts
have previously realised, according to new research. Growing evidence
that waves of more than 30 m in height can occur randomly ..."

"During a three-week radar satellite study, the German Aerospace Centre
found a total of 10 monster waves around the world, ranging from 26 m to
30 m in height."

"It concluded: 'If the satellite data is right, it looks as if freak
waves occur in the deep ocean far more frequently than the traditional
linear model would predict.'"

Your are perfectly safe, Nil. Since they tend to occur far more
frequently in the deep ocean, odds are overwhelming that you will never
see one.

Rick

"Simple Simon" wrote
Besides, you seem to forget my fine yacht
has positive flotation. Even if it gets rolled over
a couple times I will be able to bale it out and
get under way again.

Positive floatation might come in handy, but with your mast hamering
against your hull, maybe holing it already, and gasoline floating on
top of the water in your cabin, and your outbord drowned and posibly
your gasoline poluted with seawater, I doubt it will be that simple.
Wheter at sea or close to the coast you might find yourself in deep
s... well in deep something.


Peter S/Y Anicula

That's interesting beacuse most of the static wave height measurements
suggested a rather low frequency of monster waves. Over what time scale
and area was this measurement?

Cheers MC

Rick wrote:

Monster waves boost for sea perils defence

Research says freak waves more frequent than previously thought, writes
James Brewer December 02 2003 Lloyds List

"SHIPS are far more at peril from monster ocean waves than many experts
have previously realised, according to new research. Growing evidence
that waves of more than 30 m in height can occur randomly ..."

"During a three-week radar satellite study, the German Aerospace Centre
found a total of 10 monster waves around the world, ranging from 26 m to
30 m in height."

"It concluded: 'If the satellite data is right, it looks as if freak
waves occur in the deep ocean far more frequently than the traditional
linear model would predict.'"

Your are perfectly safe, Nil. Since they tend to occur far more
frequently in the deep ocean, odds are overwhelming that you will never
see one.

Rick

The_navigator© wrote:

That's interesting beacuse most of the static wave height measurements
suggested a rather low frequency of monster waves. Over what time scale
and area was this measurement?

The article stated:

"During a three-week radar satellite study, the German Aerospace Centre
found a total of 10 monster waves around the world, ranging from 26 m
to 30 m in height."

I read that as 10 waves worldwide in a 3 weeks time.

Rick

a couple times I will be able to bale it out and
get under way again.

S.Simon

After encountering a 30 metre wave?
Now that I'd like to see!


When Neal types such things it only makes it even more clear that he's no
sailor.
Add to that the following: That he chose one of the cheapest boats around and
you get the whole picture. A real sailor would have chosen a Cape Dory 30, any
alberg or Bristol or even an old Pearson Wanderer. All better in every way and
proven designs. Instead he lives on a tiny cramped vessel known to be poor in
nearly every regard anc quite comely as well.

RB

Funny, we don't hear Neal talk of his ''next boat'', or call his Coronado a
''stepping stone''. He seems quite satisfied with the boat he OWNS.


Scotty
S/V Lisa Marie
Balt. MD USA


"****Head" wrote


When Neal types such things it only makes it even more clear that he's no
sailor.
Add to that the following: That he chose one of the cheapest boats around
and
you get the whole picture. A real sailor would have chosen a Cape Dory 30,
any
alberg or Bristol or even an old Pearson Wanderer. All better in every way
and
proven designs. Instead he lives on a tiny cramped vessel known to be poor
in
nearly every regard anc quite comely as well.

RB

It's true. He's one of many here that love their boat. While many of us
would like something different, it's a bit like comparing a pretty girl
on the street to your partner, she may may not be quite a 'luxurious' or
'fast' but she's all you really need and you love her -even for her
imperfections.

Cheers MC

Scott Vernon wrote:

Funny, we don't hear Neal talk of his ''next boat'', or call his Coronado a
''stepping stone''. He seems quite satisfied with the boat he OWNS.


Scotty
S/V Lisa Marie
Balt. MD USA


"****Head" wrote


When Neal types such things it only makes it even more clear that he's no
sailor.
Add to that the following: That he chose one of the cheapest boats around

and

you get the whole picture. A real sailor would have chosen a Cape Dory 30,

any

alberg or Bristol or even an old Pearson Wanderer. All better in every way

and

proven designs. Instead he lives on a tiny cramped vessel known to be poor

in

nearly every regard anc quite comely as well.

RB

Funny, we don't hear Neal talk of his ''next boat'', or call his Coronado a
''stepping stone''. He seems quite satisfied with the boat he OWNS.

Hey, look! A Siedleman owner comes to the defense of a Coronado owner!

RB

Yeah all true, but he does stow his fenders.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
a couple times I will be able to bale it out and
get under way again.

S.Simon

After encountering a 30 metre wave?
Now that I'd like to see!


When Neal types such things it only makes it even more clear that he's no
sailor.
Add to that the following: That he chose one of the cheapest boats around
and
you get the whole picture. A real sailor would have chosen a Cape Dory 30,
any
alberg or Bristol or even an old Pearson Wanderer. All better in every way
and
proven designs. Instead he lives on a tiny cramped vessel known to be poor
in
nearly every regard anc quite comely as well.

RB