On 31 Jan 2006 10:35:54 -0800, "purple_stars"
wrote:

if you see a 30 meter wave on a 30 foot sailboat, you
might as well take a sip of champagne and wave to it cheerfully from
deck, cause your history.

Probably true if the wave is breaking.

You could try assuming the nuclear attack position. That's where you
bend over, put your head between your legs, and kiss your butt
goodbye.

In all seriousness, if you are below with the hatches securely
battened down, you might get out of it. Without your mast of course,
but possibly alive and floating.