Coast Guard training in massive surf captured in stunning photos

[yortsed snacilbuper]

"Waves were crashing over the entire boat. Crew members braced for impact with each wave.

"Each boat varied its approach to the waves, pitching the boats in all directions. One boat rolled completely on its side and yet it popped right back up. Each wave covered the crew members in whitewater.

"Numerous times, only the antennas would be visible, with the boat covered in whitewater. After 20 minutes the two boats went outside the breaking waves and down the beach a little."

That was for debriefings and crew changes. In all, Rogers said, three sessions held a captive audience from start to finish.

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[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Wow, what a dramatic photo!

They were really getting tested.

[msongs]

2. one wonders when video will appear. should be a good view nt

[Stinky The Clown]

3. That's an everyday event at Cape Disappointment

The Coast Guard trains motor lifeboat drivers and crew there on the Columbia River Bar. It is constantly rough from the Columbia River meeting the Pacific Ocean.

In the Navy, in the 60s, we used to refer to the Coast Guard as "harbor ducks". But the fact is, these are some badass sailors who do badass things. Like jumping out of helicopters into storm tossed waters to rescue people. And to train like this.

[KT2000]

5. Impressive videos

and scary. I'm always impressed by the Coast Guard - heroes!

[denbot]

7. Cape Disappoint broke me from commercial fishing

We were running out of Iwaco, setting our dungenuss crab pots IN THE SURF TROUGH just north off Long Beach.

We were not making much money after setting and moving our crab pots all the way from Eureaka CA

After a particularly bad pull, I quit and went home.

Never fished again.

[panader0]

9. I have two sons in the CG.

My younger son trained there and passed his "driver's license" test.
He's now a certified boat driver.
He's now stationed in Va.

[Brother Buzz]

12. If that "driver's license" test means being promoted to Coxswain, my nephew is one, too

and he presently stationed at ground zero, Cape Disappointment.

I haven't heard one way or the other, but I would not be surprised to learn he traveled down to San Francisco to be involved in these trials; crazy insane surf is his bailiwick, his calling in life.

And to think a few years ago, we worried what future our fearless underachiever surfer had.

[procon]

4. Scary photos!

Kudos to the bravery of the men and women who risk their own lives to save others.

[smirkymonkey]

6. +1000

I also admire their bravery. It looks terrifying!

[yortsed snacilbuper]

8. Coast Guard Cutter Point Hudson.

I spent a year on the Point Hudson, it was a rough ride during the monsoon season!

[mahatmakanejeeves]

10. I don't have to ask where that is. I already know. NT

[yortsed snacilbuper]

11. Discovery Channel special on Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment 1994