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Old 06-26-2016, 10:24 AM   #7
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Yeah, agree. The strait is another story -- I was thinking primarily of the waters south of Pt. Wilson. Opposing tides, as well as rips, can give some localized crappy conditions, but generally, the Sound is fairly benign, compared to the stuff Mikes' video.

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I have seen freighters bury their bows on Juan de Fuca, 50 knots of wind mind you. Like Mike posted, strong winds and current opposing one another make for short steep seas.
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