7 and 32 year old die in boating accident
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Re: 7 and 32 year old die in boating accident
Sad story so sad
Officials determined alcohol was not a factor in the collision, but the operators apparently did not follow the rules of boating or they didn't exercise enough attention to avoid the collision
Officials determined alcohol was not a factor in the collision, but the operators apparently did not follow the rules of boating or they didn't exercise enough attention to avoid the collision
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Re: 7 and 32 year old die in boating accident
Is someone going to post every boating fatality in the country?
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Hope so. Keeps it near the surface which will hopefully keep boaters alert and aware..
It is also nice to see that it isn't another performance boat (I don't mean that it is NICE as it is horrible, but it is, well you know what I mean).
"Rules of Boating"
There's another thing. Many people don't even know that there are any things such as "Rules of Boating". I don't care which boater was "more" at fault, it would be refreshing to know that more than 2% of the boaters out there knew how to determine right of way in surprise situations. Course I've been guilty as anybody about wrongly assuming right of way before, but if I see a crossing situation developing, I will alter course or speed to cross safely regardless of whether I have the ROW or not.
Get a 40+ foot boat moving over 60 in a narrow river channel and it becomes far more important as to who has the right of way...
It is also nice to see that it isn't another performance boat (I don't mean that it is NICE as it is horrible, but it is, well you know what I mean).
"Rules of Boating"
There's another thing. Many people don't even know that there are any things such as "Rules of Boating". I don't care which boater was "more" at fault, it would be refreshing to know that more than 2% of the boaters out there knew how to determine right of way in surprise situations. Course I've been guilty as anybody about wrongly assuming right of way before, but if I see a crossing situation developing, I will alter course or speed to cross safely regardless of whether I have the ROW or not.
Get a 40+ foot boat moving over 60 in a narrow river channel and it becomes far more important as to who has the right of way...
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Re: 7 and 32 year old die in boating accident
Originally Posted by cigarette1
Is someone going to post every boating fatality in the country?
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Re: 7 and 32 year old die in boating accident
Originally Posted by cigarette1
Is someone going to post every boating fatality in the country?
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Last edited by open87; 07-05-2004 at 03:44 PM.
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to add to post above , i have a friend who was run over by a bass boat a few years back. his girlfriend died instantly. he's 40% dissabled now ,to make matters worse she left behind 2 children 6 & 8 . to really make this hit home , his mother died at her funeral. i along with 3 others gave cpr to her but she passed right their at the funeral. he lost his bride to be and his mom in less than a week- because of carless operation of another boater.
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Re: 7 and 32 year old die in boating accident
Unfortunately, these stories help in some way to keep safety in the forefront. I always read all the way through them, to see if there is something to be learned, something that could make ME a safer boater.
These are often a first-hand account of what can happen when some small thing goes badly south, with the worst possible consequences.
These are often a first-hand account of what can happen when some small thing goes badly south, with the worst possible consequences.
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cig1's comment needs to stay.
It is exactly that type of comment that gets things rolling so that thought-worthy responses can come popping out. Responses that stir emotions provoke the best commentary.
And I'm pretty sure he wasn't dismissing the death of the child. At least I didn't take it that way - and I've got kids that boat, too.
It is exactly that type of comment that gets things rolling so that thought-worthy responses can come popping out. Responses that stir emotions provoke the best commentary.
And I'm pretty sure he wasn't dismissing the death of the child. At least I didn't take it that way - and I've got kids that boat, too.