As a surfer for 40 years, I understand the lure to surf storm waves. It's a natural challenge from nature. A surf board is better than any PFD and is tethered to the surfer's ankle. As a father of a Coast Guard Ensign, I also understand the anxiety felt by rescuers. Surfers don't need or want lifeguards or rescuers. We take care of our own. As a student of science I believe in the Darwin principal of natural selection. We should encourage more crazy people to do crazy things, save the smart ones, and let nature take the rest. Believe me, the sea will not let you paddle through the impact zone if you are not strong enough. I remember when I was in my 20's paddling for an hour to penetrate 12 to 15 foot storm surf. I caught one wave and rode it to te beach 3 miles from where I started. A rescue swimmer can not go where a strong surfer can. I guess some surfers or boat owners may be crazy, and it's a real shame that lifeguards and Coast Guard have to risk their lives to rescue idiots, that survive to reproduce idiot kids.
Small craft warnings usually mean good sailing. Storm warnings mean good windsurfing. Hurricanes mean great surf before and after the storm. This is what surfers live for. And the good ones are well prepared to tackle that challenge. It's not crazy, it's testing ones abilities, it's a natiral rush, and "living life to the fullest." The times when I've been sailing in rough water, I felt I'd rather be on a surf board, where you are one with the water, not fighting, not heeled over 30 degrees, not at risk of sinking, or lurching and yawing trough waves. Call me crazy, Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Atlantic City, NJ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Thomas" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 9:36:06 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List Storm sandy The surf at Fort Lauderdale was on the television news up here yesterday. There were interviews with the rescue folks who talked about how dangerous it was, and then video of surfers trying their luck with the big ones. Steve Thomas C&C27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jack Brennan Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 9:21 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Stus-List Storm sandy I wouldn’t want to be in the Gulfstream right now. Seas are supposed to be 17 to 20 feet off Fort Lauderdale, probably “square waves” because the wind has a northerly component. Jack Brennan Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30 Former C&C 25 Fort Lauderdale, Fl. From: Dennis C. Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 8:38 AM To: Cn Clist Subject: Stus-List Storm sandy Good luck to all the listers who may be impacted by Sandy. I'll be thinking about you. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected] _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com [email protected]
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