OHIO River Accident??
05-31-2008 | 11:46 PM
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Maybe I'm just feeling a little crusty this morning. Or maybe I'm growing weary at seeing someone else needlessly die in a sport that I'm pretty fond of. And I can't believe there's any shred of debate on the merits of using safety equipment, or that some (many) people still don't use it.
People talk about having sensitivity for those they left behind. I think the most insensitive thing a person can do is needlessly expose themselves to easily avoidable risks that ultimately lead to their demise. If their families are feeling pain today, I would submit to you that the majority of it comes from the fact that these people are gone. And, now they have to live with the thoughts that no one had to die and likely wouldn't have had there been proper use of safety equipment.
If you boat and don't wear vests and lanyards, or if you consume alcohol and operate your boat, think about these people's families this morning- then think about your own. Consider the pain and burden they'll bear if you're not there.
People talk about having sensitivity for those they left behind. I think the most insensitive thing a person can do is needlessly expose themselves to easily avoidable risks that ultimately lead to their demise. If their families are feeling pain today, I would submit to you that the majority of it comes from the fact that these people are gone. And, now they have to live with the thoughts that no one had to die and likely wouldn't have had there been proper use of safety equipment.
If you boat and don't wear vests and lanyards, or if you consume alcohol and operate your boat, think about these people's families this morning- then think about your own. Consider the pain and burden they'll bear if you're not there.
Once again, I say I highly recomment lanyards and safety vests. That being said, I would bet that most of us do take MANY casual rides without the ole lifevests strapped down.
I drove all over Center Hill lake today. Yes, I did have that lanyard strapped on. No, I was not wearing a vest. I don't feel that makes me a suicidal a$$.
Two weeks ago I hauled a$$ on a fun fun in Cumberland. I did wear my vest the whole time. It was appropriate for the occasion. Go ahead, judge me if you like.
I do think that is wrong to sprinkle your "words of wisdom" on situations before you know what happened.
05-31-2008 | 11:57 PM
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this is the same boat, I just saw this boat last week. happened just a few miles north of me. my prayers are with there families.
06-01-2008 | 07:42 AM
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When I had my scarab panther I always wore my lanyard...as already stated they will hook hard with the nose down....but I will admit to not always wearing them when not running hard now...I also will have a few beers on the water...do I deserve to die for my actions...I think not....
06-01-2008 | 04:50 PM
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I always wear my vest and kill switches would kill switches have saved them I don't know.But do we know for a fact that the boat did not run over them when it circled or would it have been close enough to swim back to had it not been running.
About 10 years ago when I had my Jet-Ski I hit a wave wrong and got thrown of at about 60.If you have never hit the water a that speed its hard and you will slid for awhile before you go under.I had hit my ankle on the way off and initially thought it was broken.I was able to swim back to the ski using only my hands and crawl up onto it and run back in slow.My ankle was just sprained but I have to wonder had I not had my vest or my kill switch on would this have turned out different.There was nobody around that day I was on my own.
My condolences to the family but everyone needs to start using proper safety equipment
About 10 years ago when I had my Jet-Ski I hit a wave wrong and got thrown of at about 60.If you have never hit the water a that speed its hard and you will slid for awhile before you go under.I had hit my ankle on the way off and initially thought it was broken.I was able to swim back to the ski using only my hands and crawl up onto it and run back in slow.My ankle was just sprained but I have to wonder had I not had my vest or my kill switch on would this have turned out different.There was nobody around that day I was on my own.
My condolences to the family but everyone needs to start using proper safety equipment
06-01-2008 | 07:54 PM
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Condolences to the families I am very sorry to hear this.
As long as there are boats people will make bad decisions and their will be deaths and injuries. We all know that both Lanyards and PFD's save lives. If you do not wear them you are taking a big risk. We should all consider that when we are at the helm and when we choose to ride with others.
My main concern now is to learn what happened?
Why did this boat spin out so violently that the bow would go under water?
What happened here with the boat that we can all learn from?
As long as there are boats people will make bad decisions and their will be deaths and injuries. We all know that both Lanyards and PFD's save lives. If you do not wear them you are taking a big risk. We should all consider that when we are at the helm and when we choose to ride with others.
My main concern now is to learn what happened?
Why did this boat spin out so violently that the bow would go under water?
What happened here with the boat that we can all learn from?
06-01-2008 | 08:21 PM
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When I had my scarab panther I always wore my lanyard...as already stated they will hook hard with the nose down....but I will admit to not always wearing them when not running hard now...I also will have a few beers on the water...do I deserve to die for my actions...I think not....
That is what Chris ment and i feel very sorry for everyone who ever has an boatingacsident, but i have to agree with what Chris ment.
I am boating also and had stuffed my boat befor and i tell you what ,since then i wear my lineyard and i quit drinking.
Also my prayers for the Families.
06-01-2008 | 08:28 PM
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Condolences to the families I am very sorry to hear this.
As long as there are boats people will make bad decisions and their will be deaths and injuries. We all know that both Lanyards and PFD's save lives. If you do not wear them you are taking a big risk. We should all consider that when we are at the helm and when we choose to ride with others.
My main concern now is to learn what happened?
Why did this boat spin out so violently that the bow would go under water?
What happened here with the boat that we can all learn from?
As long as there are boats people will make bad decisions and their will be deaths and injuries. We all know that both Lanyards and PFD's save lives. If you do not wear them you are taking a big risk. We should all consider that when we are at the helm and when we choose to ride with others.
My main concern now is to learn what happened?
Why did this boat spin out so violently that the bow would go under water?
What happened here with the boat that we can all learn from?
Just my 2cents.
And yes i am shure because of the facts that they did not wear lineyards or lifevests.
Because i am also pretty shure that nothing would have happend to them exept maybe a few markes.
And that is what buggs me when i hear things happening like that.
06-01-2008 | 11:00 PM
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