the wind that day was prohibitive but they let us out before they decided it wasn't safe, plus I didn't know enough to drop anchor out in the water, instead of the beach. plus, once I could see we were getting grounded by 2 simultaneous things, outgoing tide AND high wind pushing us onto the beach, me & the kids tore our feet in sandals & flip flops trying to push against the wind, in vain (not vane). had to wait for the tide to come back, but the wind never died, so it was still a hard push but we did get off the beach. got back & boat rental office said they canceled all other rentals right after we left