Going to School
I’m reasonably sure that the syllabus of this Lake Norman Sailing School does not include “how to sail into a microburst and survive a knockdown and capsize.”
"The thunderstorms intensified quickly as they approached the lake as indicated by radar," Samuhel said.
*Lake Norman Update* Sailing school caught on the lake as weather moved through. Approx 5-6 boats overturned, tossing people into the water. Currently we’re removing people from the water & taking accountability. @TownofCornelius Fire & @CorneliusPD assisting us. pic.twitter.com/RubN3jUALU
— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) August 8, 2018
Thunderstorm's have no respect for the term “protected waters”!
Don’t get so engrossed in the mechanics of laminar flow that you don’t see that black wall coming toward you! Better yet, listen to NOAA radio and/or monitor your nearest NEXRAD at all times.
/fl