I still think he was T-boned by an outbound ship.

Your conclusion makes sense . But Joe what perplexes me is...
wouldn't some sort of debris be evident as a result?

I am also quite curious as to what Jonathan has *recently* heard
from the locals... since this tragedy took place in his "front
yard"
so to speak.

I'm almost certain his sailing community is awash with various
theories.

Also... the CG's Northern California deputy sector commander
Captain Swatland is also very stymied by this event. I think he said
something to the effect that he personally doesn't remember anything
happening like this in his 20 plus years career.

Bill