Prayer needed for racers
10-13-2008 | 07:48 PM
#93
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Just wanted everyone to know, that with today being a holiday, and banks being closed, I will be there at 9 am to have everything set up...Bobby now knows of the search for Pat, so please everyone remain supportive for our friends and race partners. As soon as I have the banking details I will post on the appropriate forums.
10-13-2008 | 07:55 PM
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I don't know what to say ................
My prayers and thoughts to all families!
Bobby get well soon! Hang tough Darlin!
Squirrel, I am just so saddened. You were always there for me.
My prayers and thoughts to all families!
Bobby get well soon! Hang tough Darlin!
Squirrel, I am just so saddened. You were always there for me.
10-13-2008 | 08:33 PM
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[QUOTE=offshore score;2714660]St Marys TODAY , Thehttp://www.stmarystoday.com/News/HighspeedhitonsandbarleavesonemissinginPatuxent.ht mly have NO FIN-CLUE[/QUO
As if it was not bad enough!! WTF.
As if it was not bad enough!! WTF.
10-13-2008 | 08:38 PM
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That has got to be the most asinine, tasteless and thoughtless article i have ever seen. unbelievable
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10-13-2008 | 09:03 PM
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I just spent 20 minutes writing a letter to the editor:
Wonder if it does ANY good!!!
I've found your site via a link to the article about the missing boater. The title of your article shows the low-level of your own intelligence and compassion while searching for a sensationalized header to grab attention. I've met the boat owner but do not know him. I do know that he is a sponsored race boat driver that, in part, makes his living driving these boats. While I was not there, hitting a sand bar in clear, calm water seems unlikely. Your attempt to bash the readers comments about a boat wave furthers my outrage at your magazine. You see, I have the exact same boat (38 Formula) as the race boat that flipped. My 4 years experience with this boat (17 year boat owner) probably does not compare to a racers experience, but turning and hitting waves from a 35 foot cruiser can CERTAINLY cause what is suggested. Hitting a wave during a turn can cause the rear end of the boat to "come-around" causing the boat to hit the next wave sideways, rolling violently, and throwing anything or anyone not tied down to get thrown out. This phenomenon has been documented many times in the past.
Get a avid boaters opinion, even a sail-boater's that has at least been on ONE powerboat.......and BTW: I see no mention in the coast guard article of what would be obvious signs of a boat "hitting" the sandbar.
Russ Carter
Richmond VA
Wonder if it does ANY good!!!
I've found your site via a link to the article about the missing boater. The title of your article shows the low-level of your own intelligence and compassion while searching for a sensationalized header to grab attention. I've met the boat owner but do not know him. I do know that he is a sponsored race boat driver that, in part, makes his living driving these boats. While I was not there, hitting a sand bar in clear, calm water seems unlikely. Your attempt to bash the readers comments about a boat wave furthers my outrage at your magazine. You see, I have the exact same boat (38 Formula) as the race boat that flipped. My 4 years experience with this boat (17 year boat owner) probably does not compare to a racers experience, but turning and hitting waves from a 35 foot cruiser can CERTAINLY cause what is suggested. Hitting a wave during a turn can cause the rear end of the boat to "come-around" causing the boat to hit the next wave sideways, rolling violently, and throwing anything or anyone not tied down to get thrown out. This phenomenon has been documented many times in the past.
Get a avid boaters opinion, even a sail-boater's that has at least been on ONE powerboat.......and BTW: I see no mention in the coast guard article of what would be obvious signs of a boat "hitting" the sandbar.
Russ Carter
Richmond VA
