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Coast Guard training in gnarly surf at SF's Ocean Beach caught on camera
San Francisco Chronicle ^ | December 17, 2018 | Amy Graff,

Posted on 12/17/2018 4:06:52 PM PST by artichokegrower

It looked like a nail-biting scene out of a Hollywood movie when monster waves tossed two U.S. Coast Guard boats at San Francisco's Ocean Beach last week.

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Awesome pictures but it looks like it could go from bravo zulu to charlie foxtrot in a big hurry.
1 posted on 12/17/2018 4:06:52 PM PST by artichokegrower
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To: artichokegrower
Water temp is 56-58 degrees F.

Wear a wetsuit.

2 posted on 12/17/2018 4:14:58 PM PST by TChad
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bookmark


3 posted on 12/17/2018 4:16:48 PM PST by GOP Poet
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Maverick’s, which is a surfing spot just south of there at Half Moon Bay, is reported to be having 40 ft waves this week.


4 posted on 12/17/2018 4:22:04 PM PST by Pelham (Secure Voter ID. Mexico has it, because unlike us they take voting seriously)
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We were out watching the waves today from the Headlands and from Rodeo Beach, quite awesome.


5 posted on 12/17/2018 4:25:41 PM PST by pbear8 (the Lord is my light and my salvation)
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Great pics. Thanks for posting.


6 posted on 12/17/2018 4:28:45 PM PST by PGalt
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Just another day at the office.

Semper Paratus !!


7 posted on 12/17/2018 4:59:21 PM PST by CGASMIA68
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Looks like one heck of a ride!!


8 posted on 12/17/2018 5:02:22 PM PST by eyeamok
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Navy SEALS train in that surf near there. Read some of the SEALS' first hand experience books. The training they go through is amazing. My fav is Howard Wasdin's.
9 posted on 12/17/2018 5:24:12 PM PST by upchuck (Q: What high crime has Trump committed? A: He won the 2016 Presidential election. ~ h/t dartuser)
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LOL!!!! That’s the first time I’ve seen “gnarly” since the ‘70’s!!!!!


10 posted on 12/17/2018 5:34:53 PM PST by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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We're the coasties yelling "Cowabunga dudes!"? 🏄🏻🚤
11 posted on 12/17/2018 5:41:45 PM PST by rktman ( #My2ndAmend! ----- Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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Wow, man!!! That’s groovy!!!!!!


12 posted on 12/17/2018 5:48:13 PM PST by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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The 47 MLB is designed for total capsize and recovery in 10 seconds. Unfortunately all of the topside electronics are usually removed during this process.


13 posted on 12/17/2018 5:53:21 PM PST by artichokegrower
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We’re were whir


14 posted on 12/17/2018 5:53:31 PM PST by fishtank (The denial of original sin is the root of liberalism.)
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LOL! Yeah, I ‘sea’ that now.


15 posted on 12/17/2018 6:06:05 PM PST by rktman ( #My2ndAmend! ----- Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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“Semper Paratus !!”

Official Coast Guard motto.
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“You have to go out....you don’t have to come back.”

Unofficial Coast Guard motto.


16 posted on 12/17/2018 6:12:26 PM PST by Puckster
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That’s just the kind of ride for Obama,Brennan,Comey,Clapper and a dozen others need to go on -— without harnesses!


17 posted on 12/17/2018 6:29:08 PM PST by DCmarcher-976453
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Hooligan’s Navy.


18 posted on 12/17/2018 7:02:07 PM PST by Beagle8U (Beto went to Liz Warren's genealogist to prove that he was 1/1000 Hispanic.)
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was an airdale but had the chance to “ride” a 44


19 posted on 12/30/2018 1:25:03 PM PST by CGASMIA68
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