The boater that hit the greenport jetty...
10-01-2006, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by louietherigger
It was in fact the nite JFK Jr. crashed into the Sound a few miles away also a tragic accident.
10-01-2006, 01:07 PM
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Re: The boater that hit the greenport jetty...
Hi folks,
I am probably the leading accident investigator over here for small and fast craft accidents.
If the driver is proven clear on a police breathaliser test, then that is that.
If I were the driver, I would be addressing accusations of drunk driving made against me by the police, the media or posters in forums through my legal representative !
If there is a history of collisions with the jetty because of poor nav mark lighting then the relevant authorites should take heed and address the issue. Over here, an acident report citing this a cause factor woyld result in immediate action by the relevant authorities.
Having said that, surely a properly prepared passage plan would have led the skipper of the craft to expect a major obstacle such as a pier whether lit or not and to drive at an appropriate speed and degree of caution in the vicnity?
If in doubt, stop and check !
Every accident that you walk away from should be considered a learning experience !
Kind regards,
Stuart
I am probably the leading accident investigator over here for small and fast craft accidents.
If the driver is proven clear on a police breathaliser test, then that is that.
If I were the driver, I would be addressing accusations of drunk driving made against me by the police, the media or posters in forums through my legal representative !
If there is a history of collisions with the jetty because of poor nav mark lighting then the relevant authorites should take heed and address the issue. Over here, an acident report citing this a cause factor woyld result in immediate action by the relevant authorities.
Having said that, surely a properly prepared passage plan would have led the skipper of the craft to expect a major obstacle such as a pier whether lit or not and to drive at an appropriate speed and degree of caution in the vicnity?
If in doubt, stop and check !
Every accident that you walk away from should be considered a learning experience !
Kind regards,
Stuart
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10-01-2006, 02:44 PM
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Re: The boater that hit the greenport jetty...
Originally Posted by louietherigger
It was in fact the nite JFK Jr. crashed into the Sound a few miles away also a tragic accident..
10-02-2006, 08:08 PM
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Re: The boater that hit the greenport jetty...
Originally Posted by powerboat.org
Hi folks,
I am probably the leading accident investigator over here for small and fast craft accidents.
If the driver is proven clear on a police breathaliser test, then that is that.
If I were the driver, I would be addressing accusations of drunk driving made against me by the police, the media or posters in forums through my legal representative !
If there is a history of collisions with the jetty because of poor nav mark lighting then the relevant authorites should take heed and address the issue. Over here, an acident report citing this a cause factor woyld result in immediate action by the relevant authorities.
Having said that, surely a properly prepared passage plan would have led the skipper of the craft to expect a major obstacle such as a pier whether lit or not and to drive at an appropriate speed and degree of caution in the vicnity?
If in doubt, stop and check !
Every accident that you walk away from should be considered a learning experience !
Kind regards,
Stuart
I am probably the leading accident investigator over here for small and fast craft accidents.
If the driver is proven clear on a police breathaliser test, then that is that.
If I were the driver, I would be addressing accusations of drunk driving made against me by the police, the media or posters in forums through my legal representative !
If there is a history of collisions with the jetty because of poor nav mark lighting then the relevant authorites should take heed and address the issue. Over here, an acident report citing this a cause factor woyld result in immediate action by the relevant authorities.
Having said that, surely a properly prepared passage plan would have led the skipper of the craft to expect a major obstacle such as a pier whether lit or not and to drive at an appropriate speed and degree of caution in the vicnity?
If in doubt, stop and check !
Every accident that you walk away from should be considered a learning experience !
Kind regards,
Stuart
Since you have the most credentials reguarding this thread I have to agree with you. Though the authorities don't always rush to change or mark a hazard. Sag Harbor, L.I. N.Y. had channels markers set up to run unsuspecting boaters into a submerger rock pile. Only after repeated calls to the coast guard division of navigational adds and a state senator did they repent. Meanwhile a local crooked marina and harbor master lined there pockets. Almost sounds like piracy.
Had a few learning experience's
Louie
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