MONTEREY, Calif. - A heavy-weather coxswain and boatcrew from Station Monterey operate a 47-foot motor lifeboat in 10 to 13-foot swells Jan. 13, 2010. As a heavy-weather station, crews may operate rescue boats in up to 30-foot swells. Station members respond to a variety of maritime emergencies throughout the year, with an area of operation spanning more than 200 miles. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Erik Swanson
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