A boat running the 'inlet' to West End, Bahamas, during 'surprise' gale conditions .... no they are not 'mountains' on the horizon in the first pic. but abut 25+ footers that normally occur when the wind is slightlly above 'moderate' and is blowing 'counter' to the direction of the Gulfstream ... and the 'stream' is quite weak on the "Bahama side" when close to that shore. The boat lost control several times but did eventually manage to thread its way into ~ 75 ft. wide 'entrance'. And yes, they did change their linen after they tied up. .... and this was 'mild' before the waves 'really built up'.