I rescued him,
Jan 26, 2021 16:46:16 #
His boat sank when he hit a nearby shoal. His fuel can kept him afloat. He was sure happy to see me approach!
Jan 26, 2021 17:13:48 #
I'd wonder about a guy in a boat without a lifevest. Relying on a fuel can isn't the best or preparations.
--Bob
--Bob
malvin wrote:
His boat sank when he hit a nearby shoal. His fuel can kept him afloat. He was sure happy to see me approach!
Jan 26, 2021 17:52:24 #
Now tell the real story - looks like he’s standing on the shoal 😁.
And I have to agree with Bob, it’s amazing how many experienced sailors/boaters have died by not taking the simple precaution of wearing a life jacket. I had a friend who was a retired Navy Officer (20 years - came up from the enlisted ranks) who nearly drowned launching his bass boat. Stepped off the ramp, holding the painter, into 10’ deep water wearing heavy clothes and NO life jacket and nearly drowned before bystanders pulled him to safety.
And I have to agree with Bob, it’s amazing how many experienced sailors/boaters have died by not taking the simple precaution of wearing a life jacket. I had a friend who was a retired Navy Officer (20 years - came up from the enlisted ranks) who nearly drowned launching his bass boat. Stepped off the ramp, holding the painter, into 10’ deep water wearing heavy clothes and NO life jacket and nearly drowned before bystanders pulled him to safety.
Jan 26, 2021 19:19:23 #
Jan 26, 2021 19:24:26 #
Jon_Armitage
Loc: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
HOHIMER wrote:
What is a 'painter' ?
Us landlubbers call it a rope.
Jan 26, 2021 19:33:40 #
Short rope usually on the bow of a small boat for tying to a dock, pier or larger boat/ship.
On a large boat or ship it is the short rope or chain that fastens the anchor to the vessel when it is not let down. It keeps it from swinging and causing damge.
On a large boat or ship it is the short rope or chain that fastens the anchor to the vessel when it is not let down. It keeps it from swinging and causing damge.
Jan 26, 2021 19:54:48 #
Jon_Armitage wrote:
Us landlubbers call it a rope.
A line. The only rope on a boat/ship is the one for the ship’s bell
Jan 27, 2021 06:49:05 #
Your request TriX, "Tell the real story"... As I stated, "he hit a nearby shoal". Yes, he is standing on the part of the shoal that is underwater, and it is the shoal with the sign that he swam to. He watched me approach so he walked out as far as he could to help in his rescue. This small area in Clear Lake has several shoals that are just underwater, one of which he hit with his small fiberglass fishing boat, it sank!. Our 37ft Trawler is equipped with a
"Forward Sonar" unit that reads what is ahead of the bow. Without that unit, I would not have entered that area and would have made a call to the OPP. It was a weekday, our boat and one other small boat seen in the distance were the only two boats on the lake. Made me wonder how long he would have been stranded there? Thanks for your interest, Malvin
"Forward Sonar" unit that reads what is ahead of the bow. Without that unit, I would not have entered that area and would have made a call to the OPP. It was a weekday, our boat and one other small boat seen in the distance were the only two boats on the lake. Made me wonder how long he would have been stranded there? Thanks for your interest, Malvin
Jan 27, 2021 08:48:45 #
I thought all modern boats have floatation foam so that even if cut into sections each will float. How can such ever sink? I do agree personal floatation devices are a must, however, as if you are injured they keep your head up.
Jan 27, 2021 09:46:54 #
malvin wrote:
Your request TriX, "Tell the real story"... (show quote)
I am always filled with thanks for mariners who risk their own craft to help someone in distress. Of course, I don’t know why he wasn’t wearing a PFD (either didn’t have one or didn’t have time to grab it when his boat went down, or he was thrown off by the impact?), or why his boat sank (I wonder how fast he was going when he hit the shoal). it’s easy to second guess, but sometimes it takes real feats of seamanship to make up for small errors in judgement. Anyway, he was VERY lucky you were nearby and rendered aid - it looks like a long swim to shore. Kudos to you.
Jan 27, 2021 10:33:24 #
malvin wrote:
His boat sank when he hit a nearby shoal. His fuel can kept him afloat. He was sure happy to see me approach!
I'm sure he was happy to see you. Twice in my life I've been out in a boat on the ocean and we've come across folks whose boats capsized and not only did we rescue them, but also managed to haul their 3/4 sunken boats back to safe harbor which really put a strain on our 55hp engine, but mission accomplished. Its times like that that you know you've made a positive difference in someone's life and those around them.
Jan 27, 2021 13:52:25 #
malvin wrote:
His boat sank when he hit a nearby shoal. His fuel can kept him afloat. He was sure happy to see me approach!
Reminds me of the Titanic😲 Him, not the boat😜
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