Took a friend and his son out in our 18 footer to the racetrack yesterday (Monday) morning,
launching out of Everett, to try for some BM.

Tuned the marine radio into weather channel 4 as we no-waked out in sight of the ported Navy destroyer.
They reported winds would be up to 25 (can't remember if they said knots or mph - doesn't matter) and wind waves 3 to 5 feet. Debated on turning back in, but went out anyway. Got to the racetrack, wind picked up somethin' fierce and the waves were just as they said. Secured the canopy down, tried fishin' for a awhile, then decided to head back in.

No fish to the boat. Won't get another chance for a few weeks.

It was a mighty wet carnival ride back, with a majestic Coast Guard ship keeping their eye on us. Made it back with no problems.

It's nice to know the CG is there if you need them.