I searched and searched and searched the photos online, and for the life of me, I couldn't identify ONE F16 punching out through the surf. A whole bunch of H16's and a P16, but I didn't see one F16 trying to play in that mess.

I think what made for more carnage was apparently that the wind was blowing directly onshore, forcing the boats to take the surf at an angle instead of being able to punch right through it. Are they allowed to bring a paddle for the texel? I'd almost use that to steer into the waves, then use the paddle to help bear off and accelerate again between sets.