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Where will you be Saturday, October 14, 2023?
If you live in Richfield, Utah...you're in the path.
Traditional Weather Sayings for Sailors.
Compiled by Bonneville's Head Instructor, Dale Browne
In calm water, every ship has a good captain. Traditional proverb.
Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning.
The evening red and morning gray are sure signs of a fine day. But the evening gray and the morning red, makes the sailor shake his head.
If clouds are gathering thick and fast, keep sharp the lookout for sail and mast. But if they slowly onward crawl, out with the dories, nets and trawl.
Mares tails and Mackerel scales make tall ships carry low sails.
When clouds appear like rocks and towers, the earth's refreshed with frequent showers.
If wooly fleeces deck the heavenly way, be sure no rain will mar a summer's day.
When the wind shifts against the sun, trust it not, for back it will run.
When rain comes before the wind, halyards, sheets and braces mind. But when wind comes before the rain, soon you may make sail again.
The wind in the West suits everyone best.
Rain before seven, clear by eleven.
A little rain stills a great wind.
When the dew is on the grass, no rain will come to pass.
Seabirds stay out from the land, we won't have good weather while you're on the sand.
Bees do not swarm before a storm.
If all stars are out at night, it will be a nice day tomorrow.
When a halo rings the moon and sun, rain's approaching on the run.
The sharper the blast, the sooner 'tis past.
When the glass falls low, stand by for a blow. When it slowly rises high, lofty canvas you may fly.
A rainbow in the morning gives you fair warning.
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors. African proverb.
Practical Sailor considers performance, comfort, and functionality of 10 inflatable devices.
Scuttlebutt has a few things to say about PFD's.
Utah Lake water level -1.00'
Nice video
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Hawaii is more than a place.
Bonneville School of Sailing
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