On Mar 3, 11:30*am, Frogwatch wrote:
This accident with the NFL players off Clearwater where the boat
overturned is tragic. *What went wrong? *The weather forecast was poor
when they left shore, so what were they thinking? *Was it simply a
matter of being too macho to exercise common sense?
Next, once a boat turns upside down, is there any way to right them?
Once righted, would a motor start (assume a 2 cycle).
I'd like to know how the boat was anchored, was it from the stern,
classical mistake resulting in this.
Going offshore with no EPIRB used to be acceptable but today?

one strategy to take is to call the coast guard (assuming you are
close in enough to have radio contact). with rescue 21 in place
coverage is pretty good. ask them to set up a comms schedule every 20
minutes or so as you return to shore, giving your position. if they're
not busy often they'll maintain a watch for you.

dont do this as a matter of course since watchstanders have plenty to
do...but if you're concerned about what's going on at least someone
will know where to come for you if things turn ugly.