There was probably a bit of luck involved, but I'm very impressed with the skills of this sailboat's skipper. Whoever was steering obviously knew the boat, anticipated well, and brought the vessel into a safe refuge without an incident.

Big waves can be a huge challenge, but it's the transition zones (coastlines, harbor entrances, reefs) that pose the biggest dangers to those who find adventure on the water.

Congratulations to this unnamed captain.

Sailboat enters harbor in big waves

Written by: Carol Cronin
Carol Cronin has published several novels about the Olympics, sailing, hurricanes, time travel, and old schooners. She spends as much time on the water as possible, in a variety of boats, though most have sails.