Herald & Lantern 15 August '84 sports - — -

Boaters Advised On Weather

One of life's most harrowing experiences for the boater, especially the small craft skipper, is being caught far out on the water in foul weather, according to Robert L. Hill, commandeiirFloiilla 82, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Skippers of all ages must keep a continuous, wary eye onthe weather. Hill explained. — With ^ttle warning, a

calm, sunny day can transform into threatening, even dangerous conditions — sometimes in a matter of minutes. Line squalls, thunderstorms, local fogs and the like cannot always be predicted. SO WHAT do you do at the first warning of approaching weather? "We teach in our Boating Skills and Seamanship weather class that when

the wind and water start to build, it's time to bead for shelter," Hill said. "Also, it's time to get everyone into a personal flotation device (life jacket)." Now you must make a decision. Do you weather the storm at anchor or at low power? Or, do you attempt to run for safer waters? In cases of ex-, tremely severe conditions, it may be better to anchor up or ride out the bad weather until it passes. IF YOU DECIDE to run with the storm, be careful to use only enough power to I keep your boat heading into the waves, not letting it pound. A little pitching and tossing is a lot safer than rolling. As you prepare to ride out the weather, act quickly with certain preparations before the storm hits. Secure all hatches. Lash down loose gear. Prepare anchoring equipment should it be needed. And make a positive fix on direction toward shore. Hill further stated that heavy weather normally does not endanger a wellfound boat. If it has a high freeboard at the stern it might be safer to turn the stern to the sea and head for shelter.* Outboards with a low transom whould never be run in a following sea (where waves are coming toward the stern) as waves travel at high speeds and can swamp a boat or drown its engine. THE BEST advice. Hill warned, is for skippers to know their boat, its capabilities and its limitations in rough weather — also the skipper's own capabilities, know-how and limitations for piloting in heavy weather. A fundamental rule is "Don't take chances!" Here are a few other tips Coast Guard Auxiliarist weather instructors teach. When your choice in a weather crisis is to run into the heavy seas, obviously the vessel must be slowed down to avoid taking a tremendous beating, with possible damage to the hull. Seas should be taken bow-on, at a slight angle of about 45 degrees. This will lessen the pounding. But if conditions make a beadway impossible, it may be advisable to anchor up. AS A BOATER you must learn to recognize those weather signs that warn of approaching storms. You must know where to obtain the latest weather information and be able to relate it to your cruise plans. Radio keeps the boater constantly in touch with weather forecasts. This gives the skipper information that can avoid mishaps and even tragedies Instruction on handling the weather situation, before and during a cruise, is covered thoroughly in the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Skills and Seamanship course. Further information on the next class may be obtained'by calling Flotilla Commander Hill at 884-7388, or, the Flotilla's Public Education Officer, John Lincoln, at 886-6364

Dfdtelco, Coasties Make Semi-finals

CAPE MAY - The American League playoffs started Monday, Aug. 6, and as of Thursday there were three sweeps and one split, including a major upset. The upset occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday as. the 7th-place Cape May Coasties beat the 2ndr place U.S.C.G. Bears two games straight (16-8, 2-1) to capture the series. The second game of the series was the most exciting as the teams remain- ' ed knotted in a 1-1 tie until the bottom of the 7th inning. With two outs and two men on base the 'Coasties pulled out the win as an error on the part of the Bears allowed the winning run to cross home plate. DEKELCO continued its march to the championship as it collected two straight

wins from the Rusty Nail to advance to the semi-finals against, the Coasties. Dekelco's Bob Girard contributed to the Rusty Nail's downfall as he went 3 for 2 in the second game to lead Dekelco to a 6 to 2 victory. Kindle Ford also continued its winning ways by sweeping its series, downing the Chief Petty Officers 15 to 0 and 21 to 4. EECEN and Charlie's Place extended their series to the third game as each notched a victory to knot the series at 1-1. Charlie's Place drew first blood as it nipped EECEN 7 to 6 on Tuesday. EECEN bounced back on Wednesday as Gary Weidman (3 for 3), A1 Alleyne (2 for 4) and Rick Hines ( 2 for 4 ) led them to a 6 to 2 triumph.

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