Another fatality involving a "cigarette" boat
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Another fatality involving a "cigarette" boat
Still awaiting details but rumor is that the boats collided nearly head-on. Tragic & sad.
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/metro/26480139.html
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Also, toxicology report on the captain of the larger vessel came back negative (great news) so it remains to be seen what the actual cause was. Typically in this area, it seems people just don't understand the part about staying to the right side of the river. Same as the rules of the road - common sense. Two boats come around a blind corner each at 30mph, that gives a 60mph closing speed and little time to react.
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The "PowerBoat" going towards the lake was a 29' Powerquest, The six boys were in a 18' Bayliner. The bayliner was on the wrong side of the river on their way in. When they crested the turn they were face to face with the powerquest. They both corrected the same way, wich is another no-no. The bayliner tried to correct again but it was too late. I saw some pictures on the bayline, not good to say the least.
I new most of the guys in the small boat, The oldest one was 24. This is a tragic accident that could have been avoided by these guys simply knowing the rules of the water. I still believe people shouyld have to get a captains license to drive a boat, or at least a training course that could be required. It's amazing how may people don't even know what the red and green lights on the front of their boats mean. Simply tragic, Our prayers go out to their families.
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I new most of the guys in the small boat, The oldest one was 24. This is a tragic accident that could have been avoided by these guys simply knowing the rules of the water. I still believe people shouyld have to get a captains license to drive a boat, or at least a training course that could be required. It's amazing how may people don't even know what the red and green lights on the front of their boats mean. Simply tragic, Our prayers go out to their families.
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I figured you knew them Scott. Bobby & Nancy said they knew all the families. It is a said and tragic accident. One tidbit of knowledge about the "rules of the road" would have prevented this. There really needs to be some sort of licensing/training implemented. I'm not usually one that calls for more rules and regs but situations like this can be prevented with a simple safety course.
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Driving a boat is getting to be more like driving a motorcycle all the time, You have to plan on the other guy to make a mistake, just obeying the rules is not enough anymore. Your right Croozin, the basic rules of the road could have prevented all of this.
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This was a sad day for sure on "our" rivers. We were spending our day at a friends house on the river and was was called by friends making sure we were not involved. Scary. Was at Lizzies sunday and Scott flaged down wildlife and fisheries guy and he did not want to give many details at the time. He was shocked at just how bad it was. Just truly
tragic and appears simple mistakes or errors were made.
With the traffic the blind has now days it can be an experience running there. We have all but quit running there. It is not the "big boats/ small boats" it is the people that are operating them. Rarely we have accidents of this type that are due to mechanical failure. EVERY time we go out we will see people making bad decisions with their boats or passengers. On occasion I have offered some discussion and guidance with mixed results. By no means an expert but I have worked on the water all my life and I do hold several USCG documents so I'm no dummy either.
Croozin as you, I normally don't like to see alot of rules forced upon us but rules need to be set for those that are not going to follow anything else. Lack of common sense approach, courtesy for others, realizing your responsibility of keeping your passengers safe and thinking of the people around you. Driver thinks of himself last and must leave all the gung ho, look at me crap on the bank and yes, we must drive our boats as if no one can "see us". There are times they don't. We all have made some mistakes. Just my 2 cents.
By no means am I suggesting that this was anything other than an Accident, but it is so tragic we will hear all kinds of stuff. Was told driver of big boat passed 3 tests and were all zero's. If so, I commend him.
Our hearts are heavy with the thought of how these families will cope. Our prayers are with them all.
Be safe out there.
Kenny and Lea
tragic and appears simple mistakes or errors were made.
With the traffic the blind has now days it can be an experience running there. We have all but quit running there. It is not the "big boats/ small boats" it is the people that are operating them. Rarely we have accidents of this type that are due to mechanical failure. EVERY time we go out we will see people making bad decisions with their boats or passengers. On occasion I have offered some discussion and guidance with mixed results. By no means an expert but I have worked on the water all my life and I do hold several USCG documents so I'm no dummy either.
Croozin as you, I normally don't like to see alot of rules forced upon us but rules need to be set for those that are not going to follow anything else. Lack of common sense approach, courtesy for others, realizing your responsibility of keeping your passengers safe and thinking of the people around you. Driver thinks of himself last and must leave all the gung ho, look at me crap on the bank and yes, we must drive our boats as if no one can "see us". There are times they don't. We all have made some mistakes. Just my 2 cents.
By no means am I suggesting that this was anything other than an Accident, but it is so tragic we will hear all kinds of stuff. Was told driver of big boat passed 3 tests and were all zero's. If so, I commend him.
Our hearts are heavy with the thought of how these families will cope. Our prayers are with them all.
Be safe out there.
Kenny and Lea