Check out this video of an experienced sailor and crew getting caught in the channel at Mavericks.
Pretty insane, and just a warning that this can happen to anybody however experienced and prepared you are. Thankfully captain and crew were all safely rescued.
Experienced Capt! Lol Being a very experienced Capt. myself I can tell you that guy just sitting there not gunning the engine to try and maneuver out of the impact zone, truly is an idiot or more likely drunk. Great footage though. As God protects fools and drunks I’m sure he was ok.