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Post by Simple Man on Apr 26, 2015 20:21:44 GMT -6
www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2015/04/dauphin_island_regatta_disaste.html#incart_2boxI went to the country Saturday and missed it but the wife said it was blowing so hard that she thought the boat was going to come out of the lift. I have a buddy that owns a 32 ft Luhrs. It broke free at its mooring and he went to secure it during the storm. He and a friend got beat up so much during the struggle that they went to the emergency room to get checked out. They were both ok but took a beating.
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Post by freezerfiller on Apr 26, 2015 21:57:28 GMT -6
I heard there were two souls lost in the regatta and I think 5 or so still missing (not all in the regatta). It's amazing how quickly things can go bad out there.
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Post by auwallace on Apr 27, 2015 5:34:24 GMT -6
www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2015/04/dauphin_island_regatta_disaste.html#incart_2boxI went to the country Saturday and missed it but the wife said it was blowing so hard that she thought the boat was going to come out of the lift. I have a buddy that owns a 32 ft Luhrs. It broke free at its mooring and he went to secure it during the storm. He and a friend got beat up so much during the struggle that they went to the emergency room to get checked out. They were both ok but took a beating. Damn that is rough. I'm glad they were alright. Your dock survive unscathed? The regatta situation is so sad to me because unfortunately it was completely avoidable. I don't know anyone who would have launched their boat to go for a ride in the bay with those storms headed our way. It would be one thing if they were pop up storms but they were on the damn radar. Then I read stories about children being on these boats and I go from sad to mad that someone would put their child in a position like that. |
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Post by Juan on Apr 27, 2015 6:31:22 GMT -6
Sad and scary... These storms seem to be more frequent and getting worse every year.
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Post by Simple Man on Apr 27, 2015 6:56:55 GMT -6
The docks fine AUwallace. I agree but out of 10 boats capsized only 3 were in the Regatta. I think 4 out of the 5 missing were in the race. It's a tough call. I left out around noon to head to the farm and while it was rough, I wouldn't have canceled the event based on visual indicators and the forecast was for it not to be that bad. It hit the bay and rapidly intensified.
I have missed a few calls over the years and I have ridden out some bad storms on the water in my life both alone and with my family. As you said, weather is fickle.
This tragedy should serve as a reminder to us all. We all have limited time to enjoy time on the water with family and friends. When weather threatens our plans, the tendency is to go ahead with an "iffy" forecast and while on the water wait until positive it is a threat (ie close) before canceling the trip. This gets people in trouble (as above, ask me how I know!). If not sure of the forecast, stay close and have alternative plans close to the launch (ie beach time, picnic, Estuarium, etc....),
Remember the adage, "it's better to be here and wish you were there than to be there and wish you were here". It's true! Safe boating to all and prayers for the families that lost loved ones and for the five still out there to be found alive.
Edit: according to the update just now, one of the five found alive at home. Praise the Lord.
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Post by auwallace on Apr 27, 2015 11:57:08 GMT -6
I know hindsight is convenient and I too have been caught in a dicey situation. I just wish they would have been more careful, Sunday was a beautiful day.
So true. And hopefully we can find the other four safe.
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