We are now in Lake Worth thanks to the intervention of a pod of Dolphins (Coryphaenidae). Pilgrim is equipped with the latest navigational tools but they all require a human analysis and interpretation. I made an assumption regarding the location of the 1/2 mile harbour entrance navigational aid based on data from the GPS and radar. The various electronic devices give a lat/long but not a visual picture. The pod intercepted us as we approached the shore (1/2 mile away) and through extensive jumping displays on our starboard side pushed us further to port to avoid them. Every time we tried to turn to starboard the activity increased as if they were trying to communicate important information. Well they were. Once we settled on the correct course to the channel the activity stopped. A job well done. I hope they never leave (ala... Good-bye and Thanks for all the fish). I think the aquatic mammals have developed beyond the homo-watevers ... they deal with and are in s
ynch with the natural forces of nature ... homo-watevers still think they are on top of the food chain. I wonder which species survives the next 100 years.
My current rant is directed to the NOAA weather folks. The forecast was for 15-20 East winds diminishing to 10-15 overnight with 4-7 foot seas for the Cape Canaveral to Lake Worth run. We observed and experienced 15-20 increasing to 20-25 overnight with 7-10 foot seas. I suspect that a large number of boating accidents are due to people believing NOAA forecasts. I'm not sure that a private company can provide better forecasting but it all goes to show that YOU need to know how to interpret various data sources to reduce the risk.
The truth is out there ... dig harder ... Brian
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