"John" wrote in message
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Yes, he's lucky.

Yikes, pictures like that belong in the dictionary next to the
definition of "bad day." Living on the east coast and having only
driven over the Golden Gate, I have no idea what this place really
looks like. But my question is this, why would someone choose to
enter the bay between the south bridge pier and so close to the
shore? The presence of surfers suggests that this is a spot know of
consistent breaking waves. Its easy to say so from the comfort of my
office, that it seems I would never want to enter the bay that way,
perhaps staying in deeper water and away from the breakers. Are there
locals who might comment? I have come in through Sebastian Inlet in
Florida lots of times, another place the surfers love, and there have
been a lot of times when the inlet looked deceptively smooth when
looking in from the outside. But Sebastian is a mean ol critter, has
eaten its fair share of boats, and I wouldnt trust it when its flat
and glassy.

It can be perfectly passable, and I've sailed there many times, including
big boats such as a B39 and with my old Cal 20. Obviously, the skipper made
a huge mistake. Interestingly, he didn't lose his boat. It was recovered
with minimal damage beyond the rigging, refloated, and continues to sail.

I am sorry the guy lost his boat, and grateful that was all that
appears to have been lost.

take care . . .

John




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