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I've been looking into the disappearance of Anthony Beirnes and his friends from that boating trip in 1986, and something that's been bothering me is the size of the boat they were using. They took a ten-foot aluminum boat out into the ocean—doesn't that seem risky? Especially with three people onboard. I’m wondering if anyone with boating experience could weigh in on how this would handle in those waters, particularly near Anacortes. I know the weather can be unpredictable there. Could it have played a role in their disappearance? Any thoughts or similar experiences would be appreciated.
I was looking into the Anthony Beirnes case from 1986, and I stumbled upon something that got me thinking. The boys were last seen near Fidalgo Island, and the only trace — an oar — was found on Burrows Island. Did the search teams extensively check the currents and tides back then? It seems plausible that if the boat was capsized or had issues, the currents might have carried debris or thrown off potential search locations. I'd be curious to know if today's technology could offer any new insights by re-analyzing historical tide data or using modern sonar techniques in areas that might have been overlooked back then. It's just a thought, but maybe there's more that could still be done. Anyone else have more insights or theories about this geographical aspect?
I've been digging into the disappearance of Anthony Beirnes and his friends and came across something intriguing. Burrows Island, where the oar was found, has a pretty rugged coastline. I'm wondering if the currents in that area are known for pulling boats offshore. Does anyone have knowledge about the tidal patterns around Fidalgo Island during that time of year? I feel like understanding this could provide some context about what might have happened that day. Plus, it's weird that if they really did drown, nothing else washed ashore. Could the boat have drifted somewhere else entirely? Any maritime experts or locals care to weigh in?