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Bristol typhoon
griptool - 11-1-2004 at 21:58

Did anyone see the news footage of the typhoon that came up the bristol channel today

If I can get a still picture maybe some one will advise on sail size


Thodd - 12-1-2004 at 10:09

Heres the little puppy!


justal - 12-1-2004 at 16:15

Just to be a bit picky... i don't think it was a typhoon!! Typhoon's are the same as hurricanes.. Both are regional names for tropical cyclones.

I think on the news they were calling it a Tornado, which is more accurate, but as it was out at sea and not over land, its true term is a waterspout!!

I've seen a Tornado in Bristol itself once, and have seen a waterspout at croyde as well.. pretty impressive beasts!!

Al.


badexcuseforasailor - 12-1-2004 at 23:22

Ive seen a water spout too was only a little one though about 6 feet high