Incredible video - fishing boats in rough sea - YouTube

Any Sailors on RP? 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 the site 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. These fishing boats are self-righting, have a super low centre of gravity, sealed engine compartments, basically bullet-proof glass windows, and double steel hulls. The Coast Guard often closes the entrance, due to waves of 35 to 45 feet.