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Old 08-25-2008, 08:39 AM
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RIP.. Our condolences to the family and friends.
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My heartfelt condolences to the family and freinds.
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A bit more info from Newsday.....

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/ny...,2397001.story
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So sorry to hear of this. My heartfelt condolences to the families and friends.
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I see this boat a couple times a season cruising in Long Island Sound. RIP.
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Originally Posted by TSPM


Two boaters killed during Great South Bay race

BY PATRICK WHITTLE AND ERIK GERMAN |
August 25, 2008

The powerboat was going between 90 and 100 mph when it turned over, said Paul Pontieri, mayor of the Village of Patchogue, who was at the race.

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Is that speed estimate accurate? I would have thought that a canopied boat would have provided more protection at 100 mph
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Originally Posted by Lucididee
I cant even begin to think of your mindset right now.Phil was a well respected man on Long Island along with his peers.I am at a loss of words right now.I am still in a state of shock.My true condolences to you and your family
He sure was. The swarm of people at the hospital was unbelievable. We are all shocked. Its such a shame, he was the best. I'm going to miss his always smiling face.
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Originally Posted by Marginmn
Is that speed estimate accurate? I would have thought that a canopied boat would have provided more protection at 100 mph
I saw on the local news that another racer said it was more like 150-160.
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Originally Posted by Dejana4Life
I saw on the local news that another racer said it was more like 150-160.
I thought Aero Express was in Cat lite(525's) which would mean 90-100 around a turn sounds about right. In any case, it doesn't matter how fast he was going. Lives were lost and the worst thing that could have happened, did. RIP.
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Deepest condolences from the entire HORBA community and the McCarthy family personally.

I have lost so many racing friends over the years, it doesn't get any easier, please know you are in our prayers.
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