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Perfect Storm 10-10-2011 06:42 AM
Florida Boaters Rescued: 7 Treading Water For 20 Hours Found Off Florida Keys
 
The details of this disaster aren't entirely out yet, but it's a miracle that there weren't more casualties!

Who would let a 4 year old on their boat without immediately strapping on a life jacket? (!) Not to mention having them readily available for everyone else.

Catastrophe 10-10-2011 06:46 AM
Story here

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44840738/ns/us_news-life/

AB From Windsor 10-10-2011 07:55 AM
What a story of survival, lucky that there wasn't more casualties and just maybe the elderly lady might of survived if she had a life jacket.

tommymonza 10-10-2011 08:30 AM
No big deal to them . The last time they were boating there was 28 people in the boat with no life jackets and they were in the straits with 20 foot waves and the old russian truck motor conked out on the boat they built out of old walkin coolers.

CigDaze 10-10-2011 08:44 AM
Let me guess....these idiots went out during the small craft advisory and gale force winds this weekend. Sorry, but this is what happens when stupid people do stupid sht. It's terribly sad that someone had to lose their life to this stunt. :(

45Tripps 10-10-2011 04:10 PM
Originally Posted by CigDaze (Post 3523738)
Let me guess....these idiots went out during the small craft advisory and gale force winds this weekend. Sorry, but this is what happens when stupid people do stupid sht. It's terribly sad that someone had to lose their life to this stunt. :(
Yep. Seen it several time around here. Huge nasty storms rolling in. Most everyone scurrying to get out and back on the trailer or into port/their slips, and a few idiots are still launching. Even seen them still launching with lightning strikes around and thunder and good windage. Makes no sense.

I never attempt to go out without checking the weather first for the intended day of departure, and the next day or days, before deciding to go out.

45Tripps 10-10-2011 04:11 PM
Originally Posted by CigDaze (Post 3523738)
Let me guess....these idiots went out during the small craft advisory and gale force winds this weekend. Sorry, but this is what happens when stupid people do stupid sht. It's terribly sad that someone had to lose their life to this stunt. :(
Yep. Seen it several time around here. Huge nasty storms rolling in. Most everyone scurrying to get out and back on the trailer or into port/their slips, and a few idiots are still launching. Even seen them still launching with lightning strikes around and thunder and good windage. Makes no sense.

I never attempt to go out without checking the weather first for the intended day of departure, and the next day or days, before deciding to go out.

ActiveThunder 10-10-2011 05:12 PM
It was nasty here all weekend. Saw that story yesterday but here's one that's much worse.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/loc...,4747332.story

First year I think I've missed Columbus day Regatta.

Bad weekend in south Florida.


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