Boating Accident
http://yorkdailyrecord.com/newsfull/ci_5791744
Don't know all the particulars; apparently, a new inexperienced boat owner
and passengers. How tragic. So, if somebody asks you if a boating course is
necessary.
TomC |
TomC
May 1
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| I looked up info on the dam, found some images of the dam,
looks like no beacons or markers on it or much warning of the edge.
I see by the report they knew of the dam,
but others may not, is that common ? |
Ron
May 1
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| There is a low bulkhead dam (forgot what they call them) in Enfield CT
that has claimed many lives in my memory. Don't know about recently
but I can remember several incidents over the years. |
justwaitafreki...
May 1
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| Oh yeah - that's a real problem for guys not familiar with it. Do you live in CT? I'm up in the NE corner. |
Short
May 1
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| Yep, just northeast of Hartford. Out 84 a little for now. Have a small
place down near the shore, but we are up here taking care of my dad
for a few, hopefully many years! There's no frekin' water up here
though! Used to having it 5 minutes down the road. |
justwaitafreki...
May 1
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| I think they call it a lowhead dam. But the thing sucks bodies up and
it is one hell of a job to get them out. I have not boated up that far
on the river so I don't know how it is marked. I guess most know it's
there, but either get lost, or impared. |
justwaitafreki...
May 1
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| Oh wow - I'm not far at all. We'll have to hook up for lunch in the near future. Know where Rein's
is? |
Short
May 1
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| I think I remember, Vernon? |
justwaitafreki...
May 1
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| Could take it off list if you email me at justwaitSNIPTHISafrekinminute@SNIPTHISTOOgmail.com |
justwaitafreki...
May 1
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| Yep - we'll set something up soon. |
Short
May 1
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| A rigorous boating safety/practical skills course, followed by an exam,
should be mandatory for anyone who wants to operate a boat. |
Harry
May 1
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| I'm a novice owner and took the USCG course in Boating Skills and
Seamanship. At the time, I thought it was too intensive, but I'm glad we
(wife and I) took it. Even at that, the course didn't provide any "on the
water" practical experience. But, having prior knowledge of "some" of the
things that can go wrong helped tremendously. The first season (last year)
was interesting. I didn't mess the boat up too bad. ;-)
TomC |
TomC
May 1
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