PSA: The World is not Disneyland, Part Four Thousand Forty-Two

[rolanni]

OK, who here does not know better than to go swimming in the ocean when there's been a Big Storm within the last couple days? Show of hands, here, people.

Right. The ocean is not your friend. The weather is not your friend. I speak here as one who is very much attracted to both the ocean and to dangerous weather. I understand the allure. But for cryin' out loud, don't dice with either for your life. Unless you're very, very lucky, you will lose.

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[janni.livejournal.com]

During a storm, of course not. After--unless the sea actively looked stormy still--I'm not sure I would know.

But I've lived my adult life inland, in spite of growing up on the coast.

[rolanni.livejournal.com]

During a storm, of course not. After--unless the sea actively looked stormy still--I'm not sure I would know.

Seas can be stronger than usual for days after a strong storm has passed and the weather has returned to "normal." Also, one is not "safer" at low tide than at high; low tides typically carry a bad undertow, even in the absence of storms.

I love the ocean, but it is treacherous.

[janni.livejournal.com]

I don't doubts its treachery at all--it's simply that, haven't not lived with said treachery, I don't know its rules, only to be wary ...