I do lots of 5 to 7 mile river floats in my canoe and when a storm comes up there is usually no safe place to be found. Several times I have seen trees and limbs fall from the high winds one of which was less than 100 yards from a pal. I usually find a shallow spot near the center of the river where I can lodge my boat in some rocks, put my rod and paddle down and wait it out. Yes, it is nerve racking but I figure it is better than getting crushed by a tree or limb. Never seem to have a cave or bridge handy to hide under.

Last trip with a lightening storm...