Coast Guard Station Noyo River crews in California conduct training in high surf to ensure they are prepared to respond to any maritime emergency during rough weather conditions. Part of the training involves “crossing the bar,” an exercise that replicates the Columbia River Bar in Washington State. Known as the "Graveyard of the Pacific," this bar provides an ideal rough weather training environment. US Coast Guard Art Program 2017 Collection, Ob ID# 201728,"Across the bar," Jim Stagner, watercolor, 15 x 22
