VMS - 12/6/2010 7:10 AM

If memory serves me correctly, a wave is measured from the center of the wave to the crest, as it would be stated through the coast guard, NOAA, etc. Thus, a 3 foot wave would actually be roughly 6 feet from valley to crest, or reaching close to 1/3 the length of many boats out there and for something like mine, almost 40% of the overall length. That is a very large swing and with most boats that size, unfishable via casting methods.