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Boater cited for presence at a dangerous bar....
In a 17-footer!
Obviously more 'nads than brains. Office of Public Affairs U.S. Coast Guard Thirteenth District Press Release Date: May 31, 2005 Contact: PA3 Jeff Pollinger 206-220 7237 MASTER CITED WITH NEGLIGENT OPERATION AFTER CROSSING DANGEROUS RIVER BAR SEATTLE - The Coast Guard cited the operator of a 17-foot pleasure craft with negligent operations Monday after he unlawfully crossed the Siuslaw River bar near Florence, Ore. At 5:25 a.m., the Coast Guard issued a restriction that prohibited recreational boats and un-inspected passenger vessels from crossing the bar because of hazardous conditions. The rough bar warning light was turned on and repeated broadcasts on VHF radio channel 22A were made to notify vessels in the area of the dangerous conditions. At 7:30 a.m., the Morning Rising was observed crossing the river bar by crew members at Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River. At 8:53 a.m., after conditions further deteriorated, the station launched a 47-foot motor lifeboat to ensure the vessel could safely return across the bar. The Morning Rising was located by the motor lifeboat crew and escorted safely back across the river bar. Upon reaching shore, a dockside safety inspection was conducted and the operator was cited with negligent operation for crossing a restricted bar and for having expired flares and expired fire extinguishers. The Coast Guard would like to remind boaters to check the condition of river bars, weather and their vessel before heading out. Warnings of adverse conditions on river bars should be taken seriously. If in doubt, contact the nearest Coast Guard Station on VHF-FM channel 16 and ask for an updated bar report. ### The U.S. Coast Guard is a military, maritime, multi-mission service within the Department of Homeland Security dedicated to protecting the safety and security of America. View this document online U.S. Coast Guard - 13th District 13th District Public Information Site Visit this link to unsubscribe: http://www.piersystem.com/unsubscribe.cfm?cid=21 |
Operating in an area that is occasionally closed for "security" reasons, I
am unclear as to how this information is disseminated. I don't have VHF aboard (I don't believe this is a requirement, and I really don't want to have to listen to all the chit-chat), and don't go near public docks or launching points, even if information were posted there. Once I became aware of a closing "issue" when a Navy helicopter, fully armed, hovered above my little sailboat for an extended period, checking us out... very unsettling... I guess I'm unclear on how notification of closings takes place. If an area is temporarily closed but a skipper is not notified, can/should authorities cite him for negligence? Not to say the skipper in this case was prudent... -- Sal's Dad At 5:25 a.m., the Coast Guard issued a restriction that prohibited recreational boats and un-inspected passenger vessels from crossing the bar because of hazardous conditions. The rough bar warning light was turned on and repeated broadcasts on VHF radio channel 22A were made to notify vessels in the area of the dangerous conditions. snip and the operator was cited with negligent operation for crossing a restricted bar and for having expired flares and expired fire extinguishers. |
"Sal's Dad" wrote in message ... Operating in an area that is occasionally closed for "security" reasons, I am unclear as to how this information is disseminated. I don't have VHF aboard (I don't believe this is a requirement, and I really don't want to have to listen to all the chit-chat), and don't go near public docks or launching points, even if information were posted there. Once I became aware of a closing "issue" when a Navy helicopter, fully armed, hovered above my little sailboat for an extended period, checking us out... very unsettling... I guess I'm unclear on how notification of closings takes place. If an area is temporarily closed but a skipper is not notified, can/should authorities cite him for negligence? Not to say the skipper in this case was prudent... -- Sal's Dad At 5:25 a.m., the Coast Guard issued a restriction that prohibited recreational boats and un-inspected passenger vessels from crossing the bar because of hazardous conditions. The rough bar warning light was turned on and repeated broadcasts on VHF radio channel 22A were made to notify vessels in the area of the dangerous conditions. snip and the operator was cited with negligent operation for crossing a restricted bar and for having expired flares and expired fire extinguishers. |
"Sal's Dad" wrote in message ... Operating in an area that is occasionally closed for "security" reasons, I am unclear as to how this information is disseminated. I don't have VHF aboard (I don't believe this is a requirement, and I really don't want to have to listen to all the chit-chat), and don't go near public docks or launching points, even if information were posted there. Once I became aware of a closing "issue" when a Navy helicopter, fully armed, hovered above my little sailboat for an extended period, checking us out... very unsettling... I guess I'm unclear on how notification of closings takes place. If an area is temporarily closed but a skipper is not notified, can/should authorities cite him for negligence? Not to say the skipper in this case was prudent... -- Sal's Dad At 5:25 a.m., the Coast Guard issued a restriction that prohibited recreational boats and un-inspected passenger vessels from crossing the bar because of hazardous conditions. The rough bar warning light was turned on and repeated broadcasts on VHF radio channel 22A were made to notify vessels in the area of the dangerous conditions. snip and the operator was cited with negligent operation for crossing a restricted bar and for having expired flares and expired fire extinguishers. |
How does one dispose of expired flares? Save for the 4 of July? Call the
fire dept? |
Doug Kanter wrote:
How does one dispose of expired flares? Save for the 4 of July? Call the fire dept? The Ccanadian Coast Guard and the Cdn Power & Sail Squadron used to have a demonstration here once a year where you could take the flares and shoot them off. Now we're supposed to give them to the local police. |
How does one dispose of expired flares? Save for the 4 of July? Call
the fire dept? ************** Don't do the 4th of July routine. The only reason you might not get busted is that the cops are too busy dealing with everybody else. Flares that are designed to be shot off when surrounded by wide expanses of open water are not automatically safe when discharged into the air while surrounded by hundreds of boats anchored or rafted beam to beam for a fireworks display. It isn't uncommon to see an illegally discharged, still burning, parachute flare fall onto another boat's deck or rigging at FOJ celebrations. I once saw a boater give a buring hand-held flare to a little kid I'd be reluctant to trust with a sparkler. The last time I bought flares, I took the expired cartridges down to the fire station. At first, they gave me a hassle. "You need to call so and so at such and such a phone number and make an appointment (on the fourth Thursday of the next month with an R in the name) to drive 50 miles out of town and turn these in......." When I commented, "Wow. That seems like a major inconvenience. I'm surprised more people don't just screw all of that nonsense and throw them into the nearest dumpster..........." they suddenly became very accommodating and eagerly accepted my flares. :-) |
If you haven't had some practice firing flares, you should - it is quite
enlightening. We regularly shoot off last years' flares on July 4th, or another local "celebration". Flares are fired from the shore over the water (nowhere near any boats) as practice. As many as 75% misfire some years (not counting the expired ones!), and an occasional burn from the hand-fired type keeps the reliability and safety of these things in perspective. -- Sal's Dad How does one dispose of expired flares? Save for the 4 of July? Call the fire dept? ************** Don't do the 4th of July routine. The only reason you might not get busted is that the cops are too busy dealing with everybody else. Flares that are designed to be shot off when surrounded by wide expanses of open water are not automatically safe when discharged into the air while surrounded by hundreds of boats anchored or rafted beam to beam for a fireworks display. It isn't uncommon to see an illegally discharged, still burning, parachute flare fall onto another boat's deck or rigging at FOJ celebrations. I once saw a boater give a buring hand-held flare to a little kid I'd be reluctant to trust with a sparkler. The last time I bought flares, I took the expired cartridges down to the fire station. At first, they gave me a hassle. "You need to call so and so at such and such a phone number and make an appointment (on the fourth Thursday of the next month with an R in the name) to drive 50 miles out of town and turn these in......." When I commented, "Wow. That seems like a major inconvenience. I'm surprised more people don't just screw all of that nonsense and throw them into the nearest dumpster..........." they suddenly became very accommodating and eagerly accepted my flares. :-) |
Great - one more thing to put in the emergency box: An oven mitt. :-(
"Sal's Dad" wrote in message ... If you haven't had some practice firing flares, you should - it is quite enlightening. We regularly shoot off last years' flares on July 4th, or another local "celebration". Flares are fired from the shore over the water (nowhere near any boats) as practice. As many as 75% misfire some years (not counting the expired ones!), and an occasional burn from the hand-fired type keeps the reliability and safety of these things in perspective. -- Sal's Dad How does one dispose of expired flares? Save for the 4 of July? Call the fire dept? ************** Don't do the 4th of July routine. The only reason you might not get busted is that the cops are too busy dealing with everybody else. Flares that are designed to be shot off when surrounded by wide expanses of open water are not automatically safe when discharged into the air while surrounded by hundreds of boats anchored or rafted beam to beam for a fireworks display. It isn't uncommon to see an illegally discharged, still burning, parachute flare fall onto another boat's deck or rigging at FOJ celebrations. I once saw a boater give a buring hand-held flare to a little kid I'd be reluctant to trust with a sparkler. The last time I bought flares, I took the expired cartridges down to the fire station. At first, they gave me a hassle. "You need to call so and so at such and such a phone number and make an appointment (on the fourth Thursday of the next month with an R in the name) to drive 50 miles out of town and turn these in......." When I commented, "Wow. That seems like a major inconvenience. I'm surprised more people don't just screw all of that nonsense and throw them into the nearest dumpster..........." they suddenly became very accommodating and eagerly accepted my flares. :-) |
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