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That second YouTube video posted by Phil is my favorite. I came across it as a TV Nightly News spot of a "boating accident" on a crowded lake. What is accidental about this? The only thing accidental was that nobody was killed. The captain could have had the wits knocked out of him, save he had no wits.

The TV News clip just showed the people bouncing around. This full clip shows the lead up to the "accident." Watch the "captain" and see his lack of concern for his passengers, presumably family and friends. Watch after he loses control. There are other "party barge" style boats putting around in the immediate area. What was the idiot doing?

If you want to see a hole shot, watch this video. The a hole is at the helm. The perfect example of why horsepower should never exceed IQ.

Mark
 
This one on Lake Cumberland lead to the death of 2:

Poker Run

Smith Mountain Lake has also had several poker run deaths.

When those idiots on the poker runs get on the water I get off. Some of those boats are capable of over 150 mph. The true offshore racing boats have 3 crew--one on the helm, one on the wheel, one mechanic. All are looking ahead, for wakes, debris--many of the racers have choppers or airplanes flying the course to look for hazards.

The video posted by Tom was during a Poker Run. The skipper pushes the throttle all of the way forward, and leaves it there--hand off . Even in our slow C Dorys we should keep one hand on the throttle and one hand on the helm in rough conditions. If there is rough water or a wake, back off on the throttle, Almost all of the passengers are standing--mistake- Passengers at speed should be well seated. I have seen broken backs, legs and ankles from standing.

I used to care for a number of the offshore racers, and they had no respect for those weekend warriors, especially when they have several beers.

I rode in a formula one racer at 138 mph. Professional driver, 5 point harness, kevlar capsule if the boat crashed to protect the occupants, a pony oxygen bottle at the ready, full racing type I jacket with neck support, racing helmet and rescue divers standing by on the course.
 
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