Minding my own business... THEM BOOM - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wiredantz · 12-26-2013, 07:05 AM

I knew I would get to experience these moments in my mind. When you actually get to see them with your own eye, the experience is just awe-inspiring.

It still amazes me the amount of fish species out there, from the variety of colors, to the strength each fish displays.

A little fact about whales:

The Flipper of the Humpback Whale

THE adult humpback whale is bigger and heavier than a city bus. Still, this colossal mammal is remarkably agile when diving and turning. How can the humpback whale be so nimble? Part of the secret lies in the bumps on its flippers.

Consider: Most whales and other cetaceans have flippers with smooth leading edges. However, the humpback whale is different. It has uniquely large bumps (called tubercles) on the leading edge of its flippers. As the humpback swims, water flows over the bumps and breaks up into a multitude of vortices. The bumps channel the water flow and create turbulence. This “tubercle effect” provides the whale with more lift, allowing it to tilt its flippers at a high angle without stalling. At high angles these bumps also reduce drag—an important benefit for the humpback’s long flippers, each being about one third of the whale’s body length.

Researchers are applying this concept to make more-efficient boat rudders, water turbines, windmills, and helicopter rotor blades.

blitzburgh · 12-26-2013, 07:11 AM

That's cool! I too have had the polish scared out of me by a whale. On a fairly foggy morning at the Jewel, one came up maybe 50 yards too my port and blew. If I wasn't awake before that I damn sure was after

ful-rac · 12-26-2013, 07:16 AM

QUE: JIM DAY response....

Typical frank movie...looks like you took that video during an earthquake...

jorluivil · 12-26-2013, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ful-rac

QUE: JIM DAY response....

Typical frank movie...looks like you took that video during an earthquake...

Funny......I was just about to comment about how I got dizzy after watching the video.

12-26-2013, 07:05 AM	#1
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I knew I would get to experience these moments in my mind. When you actually get to see them with your own eye, the experience is just awe-inspiring. It still amazes me the amount of fish species out there, from the variety of colors, to the strength each fish displays. A little fact about whales: The Flipper of the Humpback Whale THE adult humpback whale is bigger and heavier than a city bus. Still, this colossal mammal is remarkably agile when diving and turning. How can the humpback whale be so nimble? Part of the secret lies in the bumps on its flippers. Consider: Most whales and other cetaceans have flippers with smooth leading edges. However, the humpback whale is different. It has uniquely large bumps (called tubercles) on the leading edge of its flippers. As the humpback swims, water flows over the bumps and breaks up into a multitude of vortices. The bumps channel the water flow and create turbulence. This “tubercle effect” provides the whale with more lift, allowing it to tilt its flippers at a high angle without stalling. At high angles these bumps also reduce drag—an important benefit for the humpback’s long flippers, each being about one third of the whale’s body length. Researchers are applying this concept to make more-efficient boat rudders, water turbines, windmills, and helicopter rotor blades. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

12-26-2013, 07:11 AM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	That's cool! I too have had the polish scared out of me by a whale. On a fairly foggy morning at the Jewel, one came up maybe 50 yards too my port and blew. If I wasn't awake before that I damn sure was after __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

12-26-2013, 07:16 AM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	QUE: JIM DAY response.... Typical frank movie...looks like you took that video during an earthquake... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.