A coast guard rescue of 4 surfers. I am convinced that people just don't have a clue as to what safe conditions are anymore. It's RETARDED to go out in 10' surf when the wind is blowing 20 from the west. It simply isn't fun or rewarding in the least, especially if you're a newb.....it's dangerous and ends up like this.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIUomeTJQ1A
Shops will rent you soft tops, that doesn't make the surf all of a sudden rideable.