of the safety equipment installed in telephone systems. Using electrical appliances is relatively safe, again for the same reason. Wow if you have got to here then you have really been attentive. Last but not least. The scariest time I have had regarding lightning was when I was sailing and a storm came over us. We were miles from anywhere and the lightning was flashing closer each time. All I could see was the 85-foot mast sticking out in the sky like a big lightning rod. Where would the electricity flow if it got struck? What can I touch on the yacht? Thank goodne ss the storm died as it went over us. It is with that story I warn anyone. Don't go sailing with storms around. And if this happens, don't touch the mast, the cables, the metal anywhere and keep your head inside the cabin. If you want radio's in case the yacht does get struck, disconnect the aerials and the power leads. Otherwise you might find yourself quite alone. In Conclusion Never think lightning will do any of what I have said by rule. It follows rules of electricity but they are impossible to predict with any certainty (read the page under "Strike One" about the tower!). It is a guide and that is all. I have given you some reasoning behind the suggestions so th a t you may understand that it is not on mere speculation that people announce these things. If you have any