I have been lucky enough to see the Fort Bragg based coastguard practicing in heavy seas but once ……. and I didn’t have my camera with me. No matter, I got lucky and got my paws on these three pics  …….. which are MUCH better than would have been my feeble efforts. Click on the photos to see full size

Everyone strapped in leaving Noyo harbour

Approaching the end of breakwater with the sea running

Taking a big one head on