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The forecasts for the great lakes via radio, online, etc are provided by NOAA. They measure the height of waves from trough to crest. So weather radio reporting seas 4 to 6 means the height of most waves from trough to crest is in that range. However, about 15 percent will be smaller and 15 percent will be larger than this range including waves up to twice 6 feet in height. It is not uncommon for boaters to come in and say "Gee the Coast Guard (when it is not the CG it is NOAA) reported 4 to 6 foot waves but there were 10 and 12 footers out there." Both could be correct although inexperienced skippers tend to exaggerate the height.
So I wonder if the poster isn't just meaning that the waves were so high by the official measurement, which is a generally a conservative estimate?
Me I keep in mind that even a two foot wave is many times heavier than my little boat.
I heard that call girl estimate of height may be a little taller in Las Vegas?
Regards,
So I wonder if the poster isn't just meaning that the waves were so high by the official measurement, which is a generally a conservative estimate?
Me I keep in mind that even a two foot wave is many times heavier than my little boat.
I heard that call girl estimate of height may be a little taller in Las Vegas?
Regards,