Hi Augustin:
AH==>     That's very interesting.  Even more interesting 
is actually being hit
AH==>by lightning.  There is a huge amount of energy concentrated in one 
rea,
AH==>and that seems to play tricks on the minds of anyone who happens to be
AH==>within the vicinity.  Every report I've heard about a lightning strike 
has
AH==>been different from the next.  Even when a few people are on the same 
boat
AH==>experiencing the same strike, their observations can vary tremendously.
Probably because it's such a trauma for those involved and so sudden.
AH==>  Now, a ground can help greatly, but remember we aren't talking about 
just
AH==>a few volts here, a large steel hull will "likely" survive better than 
say,
AH==>a wooden boat, but it will still sustain damage, and you can be sure 
you'll
AH==>have no salvagable instrumentation.
Hey, I don't even mind swimming to shore!  Just want myself and 
passenger(s) to have the best chance of living through it.
Yes.  We're talking major voltage here.  I've seen a telephone pole 
that was hit by lightning and burst into flame.  And the noise was 
awesome!  
Maybe the best bet is a grounded mast, and a rubber dingy 50 feet 
behind the sailboat :-)
AH==>      Cheers,
Cheers to you too, Augustin. Happy sailing.
Murray
 
 * Live an E.P.I.C. Lifestyle - Enthusiastic, Positive, In Control :=)
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