Experience: Watch for Cold Fronts
July 21, 2025
The early arrival of a backdoor cold front provides for some spicy sailing on Lake Erie.
The early arrival of a backdoor cold front provides for some spicy sailing on Lake Erie.
Thursday, April 21, in Lorain, Ohio. The forecasts are calling for clearing and gradual warming, but at 8:30 in the morning when I arrive at
I walked up to the bathroom and the couple was just getting out of their boat. The man appeared to be in surprisingly good shape.
For once the forecast had been correct: 20 knots southwest, with waves 4 to 6 ft. Around 0300, I rolled over in my bunk unable
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