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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 |
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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. |
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"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. |
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"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. |
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"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. I would say you could and should be cited. Call the CG if you are foolish enough to not have a VHF aboard if you are in a big enough area to have a CG presence. What happens if you spring a leak? Just put the VHF on 16 and there is not that much chit chat, but there are CG announcements and cries for help. |
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plus the bar had a warning light (whatever that may be)
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Looks like I missed a number of postings here (I have a policy of adding
anybody who starts an OT thread on this group to the killfile) - aside from the warnings on ch 22A and the "warning light", was there something else done to notify the operator? -- Sal's Dad wrote in message oups.com... plus the bar had a warning light (whatever that may be) |
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How does one dispose of expired flares? Save for the 4 of July? Call the
fire dept? |
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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. |
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