Peter Wiley wrote:
..... AFAIK, tho,
there's never been a *proven* attack by a killer whale on a human,
which means either they don't do it or they're smart enough to not get
caught. Leopard seals have attacked & killed humans. More territorial
than food, I suspect, never really looked into it.


Y'know, what would it take for an orca attack on a human to be "proven?"
A lot of folks with no incentive to lie have reported attacks by orcas.


Overproof will probably see the ocean in May. That clip provided by Ganz on
another post was very entertaining.... it's amazing to see a vessel
flounder in such a mild wave. It's indicative of the lack of talent and
ability of sailors in his area.


My my... one guy sails into the surf and all of a sudden nobody in the
whole area is a good sailor?

BTW I didn't think that such a "mild" wave for a 22 foot boat. Looked
like approx 1/2 it's LOA, very steep, and most of it was breaking.

Double the size of the wave and you have the Gull Rocks at the mouth of my
bay with breaking seas..... my double ender surfs that with no problem.


Different boat, different conditions. And you have a real scary knife, too.


Yeah, but you have a real sailboat. Ever read Tilman's account of
sailing to Bylot Island? Worth it if you appreciate cold, remote
places.


No but thanks for the ref. Have you read 'Castaway on Cae Breton' by
Prenties (1780) and Burrows (1823)? A very interesting pair of
narratives, including a lot of rough weather small boat sailing.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King