Tragedy

[fifi]

A 56 year old German man who was an amateur photographer was caught by waves and fell into the sea and drowned yesterday morning at the Caves of Ajuy. A waiter who witnessed the accident was unable to save him. His body was later pulled out of the sea by the Civil Protection helicopter.

Sad news.....may he rest in peace.

[Voldermort]

What a terrible tragedy to befall someone no doubt relaxing on holiday at a beauty spot. yet another reminder of the power of the cruel sea. As you say FiFi may he rest in peace.

[fifi]

It nearly happened to me a couple of times when I was fishing off the rocks in Agua Verdes and Nuevo Horizonte Voldemort. The waves can appear so suddenly and are unbelievably strong. It is always wise to keep well back.

[Voldermort]

at sea we always used to look for the amount of swell going on. People often think if there are no waves breaking its ok and calm, but with any sort of swell running ,rogue waves are always possible and they are the really dangerous ones.

    One of the few useful things I learnt as I spent all my time in the engine room!!

[fifi]

I dont know if I would be able to tell if there was a swell. How would you know?

[Can the Man]

Terrible news Fifi, may he rest in peace.

[Voldermort]

I dont know if I would be able to tell if there was a swell. How would you know?

Thats the danger from the shore often you cant tell

[zedzedeleven]

I dont know if I would be able to tell if there was a swell. How would you know?

Meet me on the beach one night my little Irish rose, I will show you a swell.

[falkirkdan]

I dont know if I would be able to tell if there was a swell. How would you know?

I would say being with you would bring a swell on

[Paddster]

Oh dear......

[fifi]

Emmm........what can I say? For once im speechless.  

[zedzedeleven]

Emmm........what can I say? For once im speechless.  

You can always quote Mae West Fi, a hard man is good to find !

[Spike On Q]

There was an Amber Warning out at the week end for high seas all around the Island. Alex from the Aloha Surf Academy who features on Spike On Q every Friday makes a special point at such times of warning people to stay away from the waters edge on the west coast as swell formation can vary from between 1 meter to 6 meters and unless you are an expert have no idea about these swell cycles

These are NOT "waves" generated locally but "swell" that may have traveled build energy until they hit a shoreline with tremendous force

Not only does it hit the rocky shore with enormous force but can remove large sections of a sandy beach in seconds, taking the unprepared with it

We watch with horror visitors allowing themselves and the children into the sea at Ajuy in very dangerous conditions - please stay away from the water when it is anything but calm, even then take great care anywhere on the west coast

Listen to Spike On Q on a Friday and Canary UK Radio through the week for weather and sea conditions updates

[Spike On Q]

Swell is generated in a storm many miles away. When the wave travels faster than the storm it escapes and starts to build it's own energy as there is nothing to stop it. The further it travels the more powerful it becomes

Waves are generated locally and are normally stepper and closer together with white tops

Swell are HUGE lumps of sea - with a large base and rounded top. The distance between each is greater than the height of the lump of sea. As they hit the shore they break with enormous power. These are the surfer delight - they dislike waves

[duncolm]

I was at Ajuy on Friday, wouldn't have dared go into the sea. Some of the surges were sweeping right through the big cave, probably at a depth of a metre at the foot of the stairs. I didn't venture that far down. The noise in there was amazing, but it wasn't somewhere to hang about long.

[Paddster]

Its scary enough watching the sea at the rocks near the Dog n duck......

[Paddster]

Well this thread turned around....................

[Can the Man]

It sure did and lost all respectability 

[isleswing]

A basic precaution -

If you're down at sea level, and the horizon disappears, head for higher ground.
There's something coming.
Seriously.

[fifi]

It sure did and lost all respectability 

Yes ....we are very bold....no disrespect meant to the poor man though.

[duncolm]

A basic precaution -

If you're down at sea level, and the horizon disappears, head for higher ground.
There's something coming.
Seriously.

The same would apply if the horizon rises suddenly.....

[Ivemovedon]

Romford i think lol

[zedzedeleven]

Wheres Herman the German these days?  

Oh `eck, you don`t mean it was him do you? Poor Herman!

[fifi]

Better not publish the date of your trip Zed Zed.....he may suddenly appear in his tank.

[Spike On Q]

We updated the warnings last night on the program - we're now expecting rain and strong winds up to 50 kph on Monday and Tuesday and associated swell on the west coast between 6 and 10 meters!!!!!!!!!!

I'll update the broadcasts on Canary UK Radio as and when weather forecasts are updated

www.canaryuk.com

[Spike On Q]

Storms like this can be a serious issue for a small Atlantic Island like ours - I suppose if you're thousands of miles away it doesn't really matter what happens here.

Of course like the last tropical storm forecast in January - the one that turned south and missed us - this one could be a damp squib BUT it just might not be!

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