Boating Incident 10-24

[yak attack]

I had to take my buddy to the ER last Friday afternoon. We were in my boat in West Bat near Bay Harbor going less than 10mph when a wave hit the front of the boat. I had asked him to sit up front so we can cut the waves better. Without adding all the details on what I could have done better he ended up with bruised ribs, broken arm, 5 stiches under his chin and broken a tooth. Fortunately, he landed in the boat. Just a reminder to all those out there to put on a life jacket when the weather gets bad. And to always check the weather right before you head out - not just the day before like I did. This could have been much worse. You can't swim if you can't breathe and it only take a hard fall to knock your breath out.

[Ibtsoom]

ouch!

Second reminder -- When you're buddy asks you to sit in the front tell him to bug off. Glad it wasn't any worse than it was. I got sent flying into the air going out of the freeport jetties one time. Fished all day with broken ribs. I keep my arse in the chair now.

[WestEndAngler]

That is something I've learned fishing in a flat bottom weight distribution is key!

I'm glad yall were able to both reach safety and hope your buddy has a speedy recovery!

[Explorer21]

Gene, rule of thumb... don't go out when it is that rough Just giving you a hard time, it was nice seeing you and Cara Saturday. I hear you and the others drank a lot of wine

[Robalo]

Sorry for your buddy-hope he gets well soon. Thanks for the reminder-we all could use reminders and need to remember we are not invincible.

[lurefisher]

Hope your friends gets better.

[gsb]

Day umm! Hope he heals up quickly

[speckledred]

Pretty tough ride. Hope your buddy is doing better and may he heal quickly.

[plugger]

Bad outcome to a fishing trip, for sure ! That's too bad. But, thanks for the input, we all need to be more careful each time out. I hope your buddy gets better soon.