Accident at Cumberland Poker Run

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09-08-2008 | 11:55 AM

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oldracer27

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Originally Posted by craig s

I Want Everyone To Know Kevin Would Never Blame Anyone Else For What Happened This Weekend . He Is Not That Kind Of Person. I Would Like To See Any Video Footage Because I Dont Rember Everything So Well. So If Someone Has A Copy Could They Send It To Me . I Did See The Boat When I Got Out Of The Hospital, But Cant Tell Much Other Than The Crash Was A Bad One.

Craig, Matt H called me Saturday evening. I talked to Bob yesterday. Give me a call at the house. I'm pretty sure you have the number. Greg S

09-08-2008 | 11:59 AM

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Marginmn

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Here's to a speedy recovery.

09-08-2008 | 12:17 PM

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RIP...... prayers go out to family and friends.

09-08-2008 | 12:23 PM

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Very sad & tragic news. RIP to Kevin and God Bless to his family & friends.

09-08-2008 | 01:17 PM

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States02

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RIP....Prayers to his family and many friends.

This was my first incounter with the Cumberland Poker Run. With all the fun and excitment that goes on that weekend its easy to forget just how dangerous the water can be for everyone. Sounds like a super guy and hopefully left the boating world with a reminder of what a dangerous hobbie we partake in and our responsibility to safely monitor our boats at every speed and condition.

09-08-2008 | 01:38 PM

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Craig
Are thoughts and prayers are with you in your recovery, along with prayers and condolences to Kevin's family and friends.
Rest In Peace Kevin

Respectfully,
Steve, Cindy & Austin Kerns

09-08-2008 | 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by C5Steve

UPDATED 1 AM ET SUNDAY

http://lakecumberland.com/forum/view....php?tid=20826

According to reports, a 2003 Skater 36 catamaran based in Greenwood IN flipped on a boat wake while traveling at a speed of around 130 miles per hour.

According to a report from Marine Assist on this forum: "(Sellers) was attempting to pass the boat in the lead."

http://lakecumberland.com/forum/view....php?tid=20824

Trying "to pass the boat in the lead" at 130 mph !!! That's not a "poker run" - its a race. At those speeds it should of never been allowed that close to spectators either, glad none of them got hurt.

Look for the same thing to happen to this event as SOTW - no more.

09-08-2008 | 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaDan

So every time I pass a slower boat on the water its now a race..They already explained what happened and he just caught a wake wrong..Read up before you post dumb stuff like this.