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I've been fortunate in that I haven't been slammed by the surf.
Well, not like that at least.
One point I stress with any rookie (or veteran) of the surf is that you NEVER turn your back on the ocean, particularly when you have active waves.
I got knocked down once years ago when I failed to realize the power and scope/range that some waves can reach.
Heck, I've encountered "rouge" waves on fresh water ponds and lakes. All it takes is cumulative wave action from either wind of boat wakes. Once these waves meet up, as with ocean waves, it's only a matter of time before they swell up into rouges.
As an avid kayaker, I have become ever alert to ANY water disturbance that may wreck havoc with me and my watercraft.
Hopefully no one else will pay the ultimate price for a lapse in judgement.
Good luck to all, and keep safe during these storm-churned times.
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