If it's a standing wave, what's the problem.. We have those
near the Golden Gate bridge somewhat frequently. Makes
for an uncomfortable ride, but they don't break much. Also,
if you're heading into them, there's not much danger of
flooding the boat unless you break through the top and
you have a forward hatch open.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

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On 22 Jun 2004 02:01:21 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

Many boats, and most larger boats, have hatches
that will stay dry even if the bow is catching occasional spray.

Scotty Potty thinks a big wave will crash down on his bow and flood the
boat...in less than 20 knots!

RB

Actually, this CAN happen. There are many, many reports of folks passing
through
Plum Gut (between Orient Point and Plum Island on the North Fork of
Eastern L.I.
on an otherwise clear, calm day and suddenly encountering an eight foot
standing
wave directly in front of them. I just went through it a couple of days
ago, and
was sure to close everything up tight. Other than some interesting
currents and
confused seas, it was pretty much a cake walk... This time.

BB