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Has anyone else considered the potential impact of the currents and tides on the day Stephen and Norman disappeared? I was doing a little research and saw that October typically has some strong and unpredictable currents off the Californian coast around Avalon. This could have contributed to their skiff veering off course, especially if there was an equipment malfunction or they got distracted by something unexpected.
I know it’s been decades now, but maybe someone local or with maritime experience from that area in 1984 could provide insights into the sea conditions during that time? It’s just a thought, but every detail could help piece together what happened.
Has anyone dug deeper into the area's weather records from that day? I've been thinking about Stephen Bailey and Norman Sagona's case, and I'm curious about any sudden changes in weather conditions during that time. It's weird to me that experienced seamen like them would just disappear without a trace. I wonder if a rogue wave or an unforecasted storm might've caught them off guard. Maybe someone more familiar with historical weather data can help shed some light? I've heard of other sailors being caught off guard by unexpected squalls in that area. Anything that might help explain their sudden course change would be worth sharing, in my opinion.
I came across Stephen Bailey and Norman Sagona's disappearance while digging through old archives, and it struck me as so perplexing. What really gets me is that they were experienced boaters and familiar with the waters around Avalon Harbor. It's hard to imagine them just going off course without some sort of external factor at play. I've read some theories about equipment malfunction or sudden weather changes, but I think it's odd that none of the search efforts, even over such a wide expanse of ocean, turned up any debris or evidence of the skiff. Anyone else think there's more to this than just a nautical accident? Could it have been something more sinister like foul play or were they possibly caught up in illegal activity? I hope new technology or satellite data might someday provide an answer.