Big Swell, Bad choices....
Submitted by Albee Mangles on Sun, 2009-09-13 19:52
On the way in today saw this, the bloke copped a hit to the head, apparently swam to shore, and the rescue boys retrieved his rig while he went to Hospital. Hope youre ok mate.
danno
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that would leave a fair bit
that would leave a fair bit of damage.
hope he recovers and gets bak on the water soon.
Tim
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Today
Saw it tied up on the beach at the ramp this arvo and wondered what had happened.
Think the low winds can trick people into thinking it will be better out there than it is with a 4m+ swell.
At least it sounds like the guy is OK.
kempy
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it didnt look to bad out
it didnt look to bad out there today must have got a rogue one
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today
today at work CSBP up in the prill tower [aprox 55 mts ] could see the five breaking
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You go out in condition like
You go out in condition like today with a big swell then these thing happen,hope he is ok.
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fishcrazy
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prill tower
bloody top veiw from that prill tower greg
Highlander
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When are these idiots going
When are these idiots going to learn, just because there was very little wind today, and the sun was out, the swell takes at least three days to "die down". I have no sympathy for him, or the other idiot during the week. This clown should lose his RST.I feel sorry for the Local Volunteer Sea Rescue who had to risk their lives and boat to get this boat ashore.
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wopjrb
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yer but he might have been caught by a freak wave
PLUS HE DIDNT HAVE A YACHT!
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not good , but you got to be
not good , but you got to be mad to go out in a big swell especially in what i would class as a small boat, hope he is ok tho
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DhuBoi
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Yeh i agree Faulkner , MAD
Yeh i agree Faulkner , MAD TO GO OUT on such a big swell , and it doesnt matter what size boat u got in shit conditions make the SENSIBLE choice an dun go out . your gamblin not only with ur own life but also the peopl who come save u .
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synthos
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yup
I think it was supposed to be up int eh 4m+ range yesterdau mornin I mean it it listed on seabreeze easy enough to look up, was thinking tho myself of taking the family out for a fish but staying inside 3 mile for shelter whne the waves get as big as the boat u know theres a problem ... Sad ppl cant use the internet especially for fishing its dam good guide.
southcity104
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Five fathom
In the sound we could see 5 fathom breaking esspecially north where there was a huge "A" frame rolling through pretty consitatly.
The squid were patchy in the sound but we got a feed.
Hope the fella who got wiped out gets back on his feet and on the water soon.
Learnt his lesson the hard way.
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Bliksim
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Bliksim, it could happen to anybody!
Yip! anybody can stuff up, some of us get away with it, and some don't! Give the man a break, Skippers training should include educating and awareness, for new boat owners as to ankering! sea ankers/ bottom ankers, I have seen many anglers get into trouble, due to lack of experience and knowledge. Educate and train people about the dangers of swell's especially when it comes to smallish boats!
carnarvonite
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Where
Where did it happen?
All the training in the world doesn't stop people doing stupid acts without a second thought for their own or others safety.He will have second thoughts next time considering how lucky he was to survive this time.
Recovering the boat is not a priority of sea rescue,saving life is and anything after that is up to the crew on the day
Highlander
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Carnarvonite, This happened
Carnarvonite, This happened West of Point Peron ramp Rockingham, that is the Rockingham Sea Rescue boat in photo. I am thinking this would have happened west of the John Ledge Marker, what people forget, is, that it is fairly shallow through there. In fact, it is not unusual to see big swell roll through, especially if going across to Garden Island via the Causeway. Even today, there would have to be at least a 3 M swell running through. Also the west side of that channel, there are a few reefs close by and as you know wave action can be very different close to a reef. I agree Sea Rescue Priority, is to save life, not a Salvage or towing business.
With regards to watching the Forecast what is wrong with watching the Forecast on Channel 10 or on the ABC, I think they give a far better interpretation and if that fails to register, have a look at the sea state. also old saying, If in doubt, Dont go out, it is that simple, No in betweens.
Jim.
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Georgejungle
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Looks around a 5meter
Looks around a 5meter boat???????>with a 4 meter swell as you guys have said.What a donkey he is lucky to be alive a big swell is so much more dangerous than a sloppy choppy sea imo.Lesson learned me thinks shame the volenteer sea rescue had to risk their lives to tow the bloke home
Shorty
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He went out to do a spot of
He went out to do a spot of surfing off Pt Peron, he said the swell was big but managable, a freak wave hit him and stalled the motor while he was sorting it out,,another wave hit him leaving him dazed,bleeding and confused,,then he noticed the boat was sinking.
He grabbed his surfboard and somehow made it to shore where he was found huddled up on the beach,,he credits the beach goers with saving his life, if they did not come along he would be dead,,, (report from local paper)
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Not there job to save Boat's !
But would"ent you be so so greatfull they did.
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