{"id":1386,"date":"2013-07-24T10:40:31","date_gmt":"2013-07-24T14:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/blog\/?p=1386"},"modified":"2013-07-24T15:55:52","modified_gmt":"2013-07-24T19:55:52","slug":"wall-of-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/blog\/index.php\/2013\/07\/24\/wall-of-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Wall Of Water"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you ever sat around a fish house listening to old timers talk about mystery tidal waves and high seas on the big lakes, you might have wondered, \u201cAre these tales true?\u201d  A rogue wave, as it is commonly called by present-day mariners, is not necessarily the biggest wave recorded.  It is a briefly-formed wave that becomes far larger than the largest occurring wave on that body of water at that time.  A rogue wave does not have a single distinct cause, but factors such as high winds and strong currents cause waves to merge to create a single, exceptionally large wave.<\/p>\n<p>What would you do if you experienced this phenomenon?   A rogue wave moves with great speed and force.  The possibility of turning your vessel and out running the wave is slight.  You could easily be overtaken by its strength and possibly capsize.  With few exceptions, you have to ride it out.  Should you encounter a monster wave; quick thinking and fast responsiveness will be of the utmost importance. <\/p>\n<p>Dealing with a rogue wave is not the same as running into rough seas.  You seldom have time to make changes in course or fasten down loose equipment.  Before you can prepare for it, the wave has passed.  Your best course is to remain calm and keep control of your vessel by changing speed.  Slow first as the wave passes and then increase power to maintain control and bring your bow up.<\/p>\n<p>Set your speed just fast enough to maintain headway, but not so fast you bury your bow.  Taking the wave at a slight angle off the bow may increase control; however, too much of an angle will cause loss of steerage.  A quick shift of weight, such as moving passengers to adjust the ballast, might be possible, but they should be instructed to take a firm hand hold.<\/p>\n<p>An experience with a rogue wave will test your skills in seamanship, but with a cool head and a bit of luck, you too may sit around the bait shop talking about the \u201cMonster Waves\u201d.      <\/p>\n<p>United Marine Underwriters is more than just <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\"><u>boat insurance.<\/u><\/a>  Browse our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/boatbrowser\"><u>Boats For Sale<\/u><\/a> at BoatBrowser or our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/lakebrowser\"><u>Lake Resource Guide<\/u><\/a> at LakeBrowser or share your fishing stories and photos at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/fish_tales\"><u>True Fish Tales<\/u><\/a> \u2013 the ones that did not get away.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.unitedmarine.net\/click.aspx?ad=f072413b\">BoatBrowser by United Marine Underwriters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.unitedmarine.net\/click.aspx?ad=f072413b\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FeaturedBoatForSale072413.jpg\" alt=\"Featured Boat For Sale - BoatBrowser\"  \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you ever sat around a fish house listening to old timers talk about mystery tidal waves and high seas on the big lakes, you might have wondered, \u201cAre these tales true?\u201d A rogue wave, as it is commonly called by present-day mariners, is not necessarily the biggest wave recorded. 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