Two boats battle terrifying storm on Strait of Juan de Fuca

Sep 9 2010 in Currents, Slider by Deborah Bach

Pia, a 1938 sailboat, was found stranded on rocks off Smith Island after her skipper and crew were rescued in a howling gale. Photo courtesy of Roger Slade

Ahoi Mench is a sailor, Crispin Roberts a powerboater. The two skippers have never met, but last Friday night, they shared the terrifying experience of fearing for their lives and those of their family members when a storm blew in suddenly on the treacherous Strait of Juan de Fuca. Crews on both boats had to be [...]

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