Its all about the rudder. Often powerboats have small rudders directly aft of the propeller. Once the wave accelerates them to high speed, the prop wash on the rudder is non-existent and they lose control authority. In a sailboat, especially lightweight boats designed to surf, control authority increases with speed. So when powerboats get overtaken by waves, they are in danger of turning sideways and flipping. But sailboats have a better chance of being kept straight, as long as the skipper acts fast.
Nice how all those armchair sailors with zero sailing experience are motivated to display their ignorance to the world. Sorry, snowflakes, but real men take real chances. The skipper waited for the light and determined that the waves, while large, were not treacherous. Still a gutsy move. Well played!
Experienced sailor here. Real men dont take chances. You literally have it 100% wrong. Its takes far more balls not to do something to endanger yourself and others. Jackass.
aussie balls and seamanship, also cat hulls were the popular hulls for surf life saving and small fishing fleets wherever surf or bar crossings where to be encountered back in the day (think 23' shark cat). epic
WHOE!!!! He did a awesome freak'n job!! I bet he was scarre'd more like he had his heart in his throat and adrenaline was making him shake!! I know I would be like that!!! But then again I would be to scarre'd to make that move!! THUMBS UP SKIPPER!!! 🌊⛵👌👍
