12-05-2010
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I posted a response to this last time it went around.
The GOld Coast broadwater, including the seaway is 'my' area.
This guy came in with a sea state that stopped 60'-80' power cat commercial vessels (whale watching) operating. It was a falling tide and there can be training for speedboat operators, and possibly yachty's, if you pay for it.
If he had been showed /trained how to cross a bar, then he would know;
Never attempt to cross a bar in a falling tide with any sea state!
That is the only rule. He appeared to be picked up by a swell and started to surf. He was therefore past the point of no return and you cannot turn around once you have entered.
He showed great skill and an incredible amount of luck to not broach. His alternative was to wait 12-24 hrs for better conditions or to sail to Mooloolaba, another 80nm away. He obviously does know how to control and handle his boat.
There are a few bars in Sth Qld and Northern NSW. Some would not be attempted unless calm in a speedboat. The Southport seaway is considered one of the safest and easiest to cross.
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