2026-06-26 12:00:00 - 2030-06-30 12:00:00

Your services as a Captian is needed to captain a new 34' Fishing Vessel, We will depart KMSP and fly to KVRB. Sebastian Inlet is notorious for its treacherous boating conditions. The primary dangers occur when a strong outgoing (falling) tide collides with easterly winds, creating steep, breaking waves that can swamp or capsize vessels. Furthermore, attempting to turn a boat around near the A1A bridge is a well-documented cause of capsizing Navigating this man-made channel requires local knowledge, exact timing, and extreme caution . The specific conditions and hazards include: The Tide and Wind CollisionThe Deadliest Combo: The most hazardous conditions arise when an outgoing tide meets an easterly wind of 10 to 20 knots. This combination creates steep, choppy, and unpredictable waves that can exceed 10 feet across the inlet entrance .Outgoing Tide Risks: The massive volume of water pouring out of the Indian River and Sebastian River creates massive standing waves .Safe Return: Navigating into the inlet during an outgoing tide can be downright terrifying, as waves can easily push the stern of your boat down (known as "pitchpoling"). The "No Turn" Zone Once a boat has passed the A1A bridge on its way out to the ocean, it must commit to the course .Attempting to turn around in the narrow and turbulent waters of the inlet is extremely dangerous and a primary cause of boats taking on water or flipping.