Boating 101 answer

[POINTER94]

A couple of weeks ago we had several posts regarding "basic" "?" seamanship and I enjoyed them very much.<br /><br />I guess I will try my hand.<br /><br />What are the wind conditions required to have the Coast Guard post small craft warnings?

 

[snapperbait]

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I believe its issued when winds are over 20 knots, and not issued by the Coast Guard, but by the National weather service..

 

[BrianFD]

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I know I own one, but what is considered to be a "small craft"?

 

[Trent]

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I believe its under 60 feet is a "small craft".

 

[SoulWinner]

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Why, just the other day I was issued a small craft advisory. I guess the wife was concerned with the motion in the ocean

 

[18rabbit]

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I believe it is any winds expected to be 20-knots and above, but less than 35-knots, arriving within 1/2 day.<br /><br />For advisory purposes, a small vessel is anything you think it is. If you think your boat is small, it is…even if it’s the size of an aircraft carrier.

 

[POINTER94]

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Small craft warning 18-38mph wind<br /><br />Gale warnings 38-54mph<br /><br />Storm warning 54-73<br /><br />Hurricane 74+