Just wondering if anyone has ever had problems getting buzzed by power boats -- either intentionally or just failing to see you.
If it appeared to be intentional, such as being accompanied by gestures, shouting, laughing, etc. -- what would you do?
Power Boats!
Just wondering if anyone has ever had problems getting buzzed by power boats -- either intentionally or just failing to see you.
If it appeared to be intentional, such as being accompanied by gestures, shouting, laughing, etc. -- what would you do?
I haven't had any trouble with power boats, most of the water I've been on is out of the way/ secluded.
But, if I was having trouble with a power boat I'd try to get the registration # from the bow or a very good description and turn them in. The Sherriff Dept., Water Patrol, and Park Rangers won't tolerate much of that garbage here. Too many folks have drowned on the water already.
A fisherman died at Truman Reservoir, MO on Saturday when another boat slammed into his. No details about the reason. Probably inexperience or alcohol, usually always is.
Stay safe...
Jesus still hangs out with fishermen.
I'd add ski-doos in there as well. I wrote on one of these posts about have two racing power boats go past me at full bore with me in between. I don't think they even knew I was there, that is, a friend and I. There probably wasn't ten feet to either side. We landed with a big splash. Matt, my canoeing partner that day, has never sat in a canoe since and that was about either years ago. If either boat had been either closer or further away there is no telling what would have happened. Pretty scary. JGW
When I fished from my blue canoe, skiiers would buzz me often. The problem stopped when I started fishing from an orange kayak. So, I assume it was just they didn't see me. I also have an air horn or whistle available.
I recently had the opportunity to question "The Man" about this very issue and I was told not to hesitate to call for such problems. The type of person that would buzz a paddle craft on purpose usually has other issues that would interest law enforcement. Besides, I was told, their budget is determined by the number of calls they respond to.
Here is what I would do if they were doing it on purpose: take a picture (camera phones are great) and record the registration number. If they see you with a camera, it might be enough to make them leave.
power boats and the IDIOTS behind the wheel
Yup from the topic I supose you can guess.Yes I have swam to shore.Yes they have laughed about it.Yes the sherrif made them go diving for my gear (it was only 12 ft down) Yes after they got my gear and my canoe back to shore the sherrif took the owner of the boat to JAIL. His partner got to load the boat and take it home,he's the one who ask if he could dive for my gear and get my canoe out of the lake! Deputy liked that so much he got a walk but the other idiot got arrested for Agrevated assault with a motor vehicle,Damage to personel property and operating a motor vehicle under the influance.
He plead guilty and got 5 yrs probation,loss of boating privalages in the state,$5000. fine and replacement of all lost gear.
The judge is a canoing WW FF! Can you say bounce the book of his forhead,SMACK!!!!! That lake now has a very gentle demenor as far as canoes and kyacks are concerned NOW. They did drop the charge of op. in excess of the posted 10 hp limit.He had a 150 on his boat.
Dennis
Yep, a picture is worth a thousand words.Originally Posted by BassYakker
"Only the half-mad are wholly alive." ~~ Edward Abbey
Re: power boats and the IDIOTS behind the wheel
Wow. This would make a great article.
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A lot of the places I fish would be Instant Death for a power-boat, if anyone was stupid enough to try it. Where I live, it's pretty remote.
When I fish on big lakes (at least in Ga. and Tn.) in my Yak, skiers and bass-boats usually give me a wide berth. I'm not sure if it's courtesy, or the Colt 1861 revolver in my shoulder-holster that keeps them away, but whatever...
Semper Fi!
Get their boat number and call it in. In the State of Minnesota, it is against the law to interfere with a person who is fishing. Besides the law is broken regarding a motor craft endangering a none-motor craft, on the water. No-wake rules apply, as well as a distance of 100 feet.
To many of these speed maniac's are also under the influence, and can be charged with DWI or DUI, for operating a motored watercraft.
I used to work in Laughlin Nev.We would venture up to Lake Mohave on weekend mornings to watch the fun at the boat launch and have breakfast.I have seen MANY idiots trying to launch after drinking in the casinos ALL night.I've seen them sink the boat (drain plug).The fun is when the Ranger walks up to a boat and starts talking on his radio (trouble is a comin).Soon Here comes a state trooper or county sheriff.There goes the boat owner with his kids and wife standing there wondering "How to load a ski boat".Then the ranger starts in with "but the boat has been CONFISCATED!!!!!!!
DWI is not to be played with in a NATIONAL park!!!!!
Dennis
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