First, let me be very clear, this has NOTHING to do with cruising on Southeastern USA coastal waters. However, that being said, anyone who has ever piloted a boat HAS TO SEE THIS VIDEO, which is shot in the Pacific Northwest!
As reported to us:

This video is of commercial fishing boats returning from fishing off the coast of Washington and Oregon . They are crossing the Columbia Bar, which is where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean . This is designated as one of the most dangerous ports of entry anywhere in the world. There are at least eight to 10 deaths per year with people trying to get in or out in boats that are not made for this kind of severe beating – the kind you see these boats going through.

These boats are self-righting, have a super low center of gravity, sealed engine compartments, basically bullet proof glass windows, double steel hulls. Well, you get the idea.

They are commercial shrimp and fishing boats. The Coast Guard has closed it due to waves of 35 to 45 feet. It is quite a sight to see. Watch the U-tube video and tell me if you would like to have been a crew member on either of these two vessels.

Columbia River bar – let’s go fishing. ! No, Thank you very much!

http://www.youtube.com/embed/ByGSMmenPDM?rel=0

You gotta want to fish really bad to use that inlet’¦
Captain Jason