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Cover - Vol.16 / No. 1
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Vol. 16 / No. 3 - June, 2001
LIFELINE

Mark KingWheather The Wheather, Whatever The Weather                                       by Mark King

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understanding weather is a science unto itself that few have time to study in any great detail.
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you must be aware that weather is the last thing you check before making the decision to head out onto the water.

In some occasions in Canada, summer weather can change violently and quickly.
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You must also continue to monitor weather boradcasts while you are on the water... It is important to know what the weather will be for the duration of your trip.

There are two other specific items you must know to obtain your Pleasure Craft Operators Card; wind speeds and wind warnings.
Wind Speeds ...
Weather Warnings ...
Barometers ...


(Lifeline is produced through the Safe Boater Training Program, a certification program for recreational boaters.)

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