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Beginner's Luck!
A very lucky beginner indeed.
Brains not source of any headaches, either. RECREATIONAL BOAT CROSSES RESTRICTED BAR IN BANDON, ORE. SEATTLE - A 22-foot recreational boat was escorted back into Bandon, Ore., by the Coast Guard after crossing a restricted bar Thursday morning. At 8 a.m., watchstanders from the Coast Guard Coquille River Patrol observed the boat heading toward the bar, which was restricted to all recreational boats. The Coast Guard attempted to contact the master of the boat on VHF channel 16 several times to warn him about the restricted bar. Coast Guardsmen then attempted to get the masters attention by waving to him from shore. The master did not respond and crossed the bar which was breaking at 4-to-6 feet. At 8:06 a.m., the station launched a 47-foot motor lifeboat which moved the recreational boat offshore away from the bar. At 10 a.m., the conditions on the bar had improved enough to allow the Coast Guard to safely escort the boat back in across the river's entrance. The master explained to Coast Guard boarding officers that he was unfamiliar with the boat which he had purchased several days ago. He also explained that he saw that the rough bar warning light was illuminated, but did not know what it meant. Although the vessel was equipped with a VHF radio, the master said he was unable to hear the Coast Guard's warnings because it was not turned on. The Coast Guard would like to remind boaters to check local bar and weather conditions before heading out. Boaters operating on the Oregon and Washington coast should have knowledge of rough bars and the ways in which the Coast Guard warns mariners of danger. Warnings of dangerous bar conditions should be taken seriously. If in doubt, mariners should contact the nearest Coast Guard station on VHF channel 16 and ask for an updated bar report. Boating safety classes and free vessel safety checks are available through the Coast Guard Auxiliary to ensure boaters are familiar with the operation and condition of their vessel. For information on receiving a free vessel safety check or to take a boating class go to http://a130.uscgaux.info/. Accidents can occur in seconds and knowing where and how to operate safety equipment can mean the difference between life and death. A photo of a rough bar warning light can be seen be clicking on the following link: http://www.piersystem.com/clients/uscg-13/23409.jpg |
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Beginner's Luck!
Reginald P. Smithers wrote: wrote: A very lucky beginner indeed. Brains not source of any headaches, either. RECREATIONAL BOAT CROSSES RESTRICTED BAR IN BANDON, ORE. SEATTLE - A 22-foot recreational boat was escorted back into Bandon, Ore., by the Coast Guard after crossing a restricted bar Thursday morning. At 8 a.m., watchstanders from the Coast Guard Coquille River Patrol observed the boat heading toward the bar, which was restricted to all recreational boats. The Coast Guard attempted to contact the master of the boat on VHF channel 16 several times to warn him about the restricted bar. Coast Guardsmen then attempted to get the masters attention by waving to him from shore. The master did not respond and crossed the bar which was breaking at 4-to-6 feet. At 8:06 a.m., the station launched a 47-foot motor lifeboat which moved the recreational boat offshore away from the bar. At 10 a.m., the conditions on the bar had improved enough to allow the Coast Guard to safely escort the boat back in across the river's entrance. The master explained to Coast Guard boarding officers that he was unfamiliar with the boat which he had purchased several days ago. He also explained that he saw that the rough bar warning light was illuminated, but did not know what it meant. Although the vessel was equipped with a VHF radio, the master said he was unable to hear the Coast Guard's warnings because it was not turned on. The Coast Guard would like to remind boaters to check local bar and weather conditions before heading out. Boaters operating on the Oregon and Washington coast should have knowledge of rough bars and the ways in which the Coast Guard warns mariners of danger. Warnings of dangerous bar conditions should be taken seriously. If in doubt, mariners should contact the nearest Coast Guard station on VHF channel 16 and ask for an updated bar report. Boating safety classes and free vessel safety checks are available through the Coast Guard Auxiliary to ensure boaters are familiar with the operation and condition of their vessel. For information on receiving a free vessel safety check or to take a boating class go to http://a130.uscgaux.info/. Accidents can occur in seconds and knowing where and how to operate safety equipment can mean the difference between life and death. A photo of a rough bar warning light can be seen be clicking on the following link: http://www.piersystem.com/clients/uscg-13/23409.jpg Chuck, what is the rules for restricted bars? I thought the CG allowed you to be stupid, they just strongly discouraged it. It makes sense they would make it illegal because the boaters stupidity costs the taxpayers money. -- Reggie That's my story and I am sticking to it. When the bar is "closed", no vessels are allowed to cross under any circumstances. When the bar is "restricted", recreational and "uninspected" (6-pack) vessels are not allowed to cross. I don't know what the various penalties might be for ignoring the restrictions, but here's a sobering account of a vessel that paid the ultimate penalty. (It's also an account of a guy who shouldn't have been allowed to skipper a rubber duck in a wading pool, let alone a charter boat). http://www.ntsb.gov/publictn/2005/MAB0504.htm |
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Beginner's Luck!
Sounds like a PWC driver just bought a real boat.
JR wrote: A very lucky beginner indeed. Brains not source of any headaches, either. RECREATIONAL BOAT CROSSES RESTRICTED BAR IN BANDON, ORE. SEATTLE - A 22-foot recreational boat was escorted back into Bandon, Ore., by the Coast Guard after crossing a restricted bar Thursday morning. At 8 a.m., watchstanders from the Coast Guard Coquille River Patrol observed the boat heading toward the bar, which was restricted to all recreational boats. The Coast Guard attempted to contact the master of the boat on VHF channel 16 several times to warn him about the restricted bar. Coast Guardsmen then attempted to get the masters attention by waving to him from shore. The master did not respond and crossed the bar which was breaking at 4-to-6 feet. At 8:06 a.m., the station launched a 47-foot motor lifeboat which moved the recreational boat offshore away from the bar. At 10 a.m., the conditions on the bar had improved enough to allow the Coast Guard to safely escort the boat back in across the river's entrance. The master explained to Coast Guard boarding officers that he was unfamiliar with the boat which he had purchased several days ago. He also explained that he saw that the rough bar warning light was illuminated, but did not know what it meant. Although the vessel was equipped with a VHF radio, the master said he was unable to hear the Coast Guard's warnings because it was not turned on. The Coast Guard would like to remind boaters to check local bar and weather conditions before heading out. Boaters operating on the Oregon and Washington coast should have knowledge of rough bars and the ways in which the Coast Guard warns mariners of danger. Warnings of dangerous bar conditions should be taken seriously. If in doubt, mariners should contact the nearest Coast Guard station on VHF channel 16 and ask for an updated bar report. Boating safety classes and free vessel safety checks are available through the Coast Guard Auxiliary to ensure boaters are familiar with the operation and condition of their vessel. For information on receiving a free vessel safety check or to take a boating class go to http://a130.uscgaux.info/. Accidents can occur in seconds and knowing where and how to operate safety equipment can mean the difference between life and death. A photo of a rough bar warning light can be seen be clicking on the following link: http://www.piersystem.com/clients/uscg-13/23409.jpg -- -------------------------------------------------------------- Home Page: http://www.seanet.com/~jasonrnorth |
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