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Old 03-01-2016, 01:11 PM   #9
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Yep. While trying to outrun it heading home, I got caught in a severe summer thunderstorm while single handing a 24' sailboat. When it passed I was going in exactly the opposite direction I thought I was headed.

Lessons learned:

  • Mount the compass in a better spot.
  • Drop the anchor and ride it out.
  • As soon as you know you're not going to make it head for the nearest dock.

I was on the Severn River and had plenty of options. It was my first season and I was learning fast!
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