Maine sea kayak - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

onshore wind - wind that blows from the sea towards the land Venturi effect - wind flowing through a restricted space and increases wind speed. Questions when in big waves - Can we see out clients? Can they stay upright? Where might the wave break? Wavelength - Horizontal distance between the crests or between the troughs of two adjacent waves wave height - the vertical distance from the crest of a wave to the trough wave period - the time required for corresponding points on consecutive ...

Cumulus - Formed by rising air currents Classic puffy white clouds Good weather Stratus - Sheets or horizontal layers Formed when air cools to dew point Low, uniform, thin, wispy sheets Fine drizzle Cirrus - Thin, wispy clouds Mares tails Rain in 24 hours Cirrocumulus - Rippled and thin Mackerel skies Ice crystals reflect light and create halo May indicate rain in 24 hours Alto cumulus - Puffy white/gray Indicate rain in 8-10 hours Altostratus - Gray/blue Light rain/snow Nimbos...

Maine Guide Exam - Prep Questions When I get my guide license, I no longer have to purchase a hunting or fishing license in the state of Maine. - False What license(s) would I need to guide a client fishing for stripers on salt water? - USCG Captain's License - Tidewater Fishing Which license(s) would I need to guide day trips in sea kayaks on inland waters? - Recreational Which license(s) would I need to guide overnight trips in sea kayaks on the ocean? - Sea Kayaking What license(s...

onshore wind wind that blows from the sea towards the land Venturi effect wind flowing through a restricted space and increases wind speed. Questions when in big waves Can we see out clients? Can they stay upright? Where might the wave break? Wavelength Horizontal distance between the crests or between the troughs of two adjacent waves wave height the vertical distance from the crest of a wave to the trough wave period the time required for corresponding points on consecutive ...

1-3 mph - Light air, glassy/calm water, flag limp 13-18 mph - Moderate breeze Longer waves 1-1.5 ft waves Flag flaps, small branches move, dust and paper raised 19-24 mph - Fresh breeze Some whitecaps 1.5-2.5 ft waves Flag ripples, small leafy trees sway 25-31 mph - Strong breeze Regular pattern of whitecaps, some spray 2.5-4 ft waves Flag snaps, larger branches in motion, whistling in wires 32-38 mph - Moderate gale Swells form w/ whitecaps 4-5.5 ft waves Flag fully extended, wh...

onshore wind - ANSWER wind that blows from the sea towards the land Venturi effect - ANSWER wind flowing through a restricted space and increases wind speed. Questions when in big waves - ANSWER Can we see out clients? Can they stay upright? Where might the wave break? Wavelength - ANSWER Horizontal distance between the crests or between the troughs of two adjacent waves

onshore wind - ANSWER wind that blows from the sea towards the land Venturi effect - ANSWER wind flowing through a restricted space and increases wind speed. Questions when in big waves - ANSWER Can we see out clients? Can they stay upright? Where might the wave break? Wavelength - ANSWER Horizontal distance between the crests or between the troughs of two adjacent waves wave height - ANSWER the vertical distance from the crest of a wave to the trough wave period - ANSWER the time...

onshore wind - ANSWER wind that blows from the sea towards the land Venturi effect - ANSWER wind flowing through a restricted space and increases wind speed. Questions when in big waves - ANSWER Can we see out clients? Can they stay upright? Where might the wave break? Wavelength - ANSWER Horizontal distance between the crests or between the troughs of two adjacent waves wave height - ANSWER the vertical distance from the crest of a wave to the trough wave period - ANSWER the time...

Maine Guide - Comprehensive Questions and Answers Rated A+ When I get my guide license, I no longer have to purchase a hunting or fishing license in the state of Maine. False What license(s) would I need to guide a client fishing for stripers on salt water? USCG Captain's License - Tidewater Fishing Which license(s) would I need to guide day trips in sea kayaks on inland waters? Recreational Which license(s) would I need to guide overnight trips in sea kayaks on the ocean? Sea Kayak...

Maine Guide Exam - Prep Questions with Certified Answers When I get my guide license, I no longer have to purchase a hunting or fishing license in the state of Maine. False What license(s) would I need to guide a client fishing for stripers on salt water? USCG Captain's License - Tidewater Fishing Which license(s) would I need to guide day trips in sea kayaks on inland waters? Recreational Which license(s) would I need to guide overnight trips in sea kayaks on the ocean? Sea ...