OutdoorsTried-and-true tip
Avoid anchor and sail manoeuvres during a thunderstorm
During a thunderstorm, skip anchor and sail manoeuvres, as they would mean touching metal parts.
- Time
- ⏱ 1 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
How to do it
- Stop anchor and sail manoeuvres as soon as the thunderstorm approaches.
- Do not touch metal parts of the rigging with bare hands.
- Do not touch wet sails either.
Why it works
Metal parts in the rigging can carry lightning current.
Sources
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- yacht.de (opens in a new tab)
Anker- und Segelmanöver sind ein absolutes Tabu, weil womöglich blitzstromführende Metallteile angefasst werden müssten.
