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Media Sensationalism of Hurricane Frances

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by YachtForums, Sep 3, 2004.

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  1. YachtForums, Sep 3, 2004
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    YachtForums

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    The local news has become a cross between Survivor and Last Comic Standing...

    In one instance, a reporter is standing at the beach informing viewers how stong the winds are and how dangerous it is for civilians to be outside of their homes, or near the shore. She carries on about how difficult it is for she and her camera man to stand up to the wind, then... she holds a Kestral pocket wind meter up to the camera and it's gusting, to a blistering... 15 mph!! :rolleyes:

    I've decided to take over her broadcast role for you and report on Hurricane Frances as seen through the eyes of a boater...

    There's a light breeze on the bay today, you might throw an extra spring line on and drop the bimini. ;)