Photos via our friend Captain Richard (photo left) of some wave action less than 1nm from gCaptain HQ.
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<strong><span style="font-weight: normal; color: black]Large storm swells reached</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #1f497d; font-weight: normal] </span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; color: black]Morro Bay</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #1f497d; font-weight: normal] </span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; color: black]California</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #1f497d; font-weight: normal] </span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; color: black]on December 4, 2007, bringing 15-20 foot swells with some plus sets. A</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #1f497d; font-weight: normal] </span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; color: black]U.S.</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #1f497d; font-weight: normal] </span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; color: black]Coast Guard 47-foot Motor Life Boat was out for practice maneuvers in the large surf, which is not unusual.</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #1f497d; font-weight: normal] </span></strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; color: black]However,
a large wave hit that was probably more than they bargained for…at
least it’s the hardest I’ve ever seen them get hit. The air was filled
with mist, and they were quite distant, so at times were just a shadow
in the mist.
(<span style="font-style: italic]Ed. note: These
pics were sent by blog reader and former Vessel Assist colleague, Capt.
Roger Philips. He had recieved them from Capt. Sue Campbell. Sorry I
don’t know who to credit.</span>)</span></strong>
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