Having been on the other side of a horrible experience like this, I simply would like to add to this thread that all families involved need support, not speculation.

Trying to figure out what happened doesn't do anybody anygood.

It is good however to simply post the facts of what happened.

Having spent a day in Miami at the Pantera factory with Jo and Pepe, I agree with all that has been said of the Pantera family and Jo.

These are good people with good intentions.

Prayer directed towards the grief of others does work.

Today, I will pray for Jo and all that are involved.

Chris

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those involved and their families.

Sort of off topic, but I used to think it was un-cool to wear a seat belt in my car until I was wearing a 5 point belt in a boat.

Joey, this is what friendship is about, call me I'm back. We ride together, talk together, laugh and cry together. Your Friend,
Craig

To all O.S.O. members :


I am so very thankful to all of you for your kind words and prayers in a time that I really needed to hear them !! You have all been very kind to my Family and I.
It makes me very grateful to be part of this Offshore family.
I hope to one day be able to re - pay all the love and encouragement you have all given me.


In reference to the accident :

It was very unfortunate that it happened. According to Websters Dictionary " It is an unexpected undesirable event ". It is a very tragic experience I will have to live with !

My most sincere sympathy goes to the Family of Chad Brown whose life was lost in this tragic accident.I ask God for his help and guidance in this very difficult time of my life.

I can not comment on details at this time, but I will tell you it was not at night, just before dusk and we were headed back toward the Marina a mile away where I had the trailer and had been testing for hours that day and the day before. It happened in a wide stretch of the bay in calm water and I had Kill switches on which allowed us to swim back to the boat.I am 31 years of age and have never consumed Alcohol or Drugs and have been boating all my life and have raced for many years now. At the proper time I will be able to be more explecit.

Please I will ask for your prayers for the young man that lost his Life.

Love you all,

JO - Pantera Boats

We love you too Jo, and your family. We all feel awful about Chad, and we all feel a little closer too. Keep us posted.

Jo, keep the faith, be strong, all things will work out in the end.

Jo, we are besides ourselves with sadness, i know this is going to be the hardest thing you've ever had to deal with , we wish you and your family strength and serenity, and we say a prayer for the young man lost. God bless and good luck my friend, anything we can do please ask. sincerely Gregg and Robin Clouthier

I just returned from a trip and am saddened to hear of this tragic accident.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all involved, and their families.
Mindi Doller and staff