My larger sails are newer but the subject was an Ezzy wave 4.5 mid to late nineties so obviously more prone to what happened. In hindsight I should have stayed closer to shore or not have gone out at all. I was not wearing a life vest as having a surfing background I kind of thought they were ...

I want to start by expressing my gratitude in those who assisted me and made calls to CG.(Thank you Dave M!).
A few have suggested I post my experience from last Sunday at Pipers Lagoon. Wind was from the NW blowing slightly offshore gusting into the low 30's. The conditions were at the limit of my ...