BOSTON - The Coast Guard is cautioning New England boaters, paddlers,
sailors, fisherman and hunters to be mindful of the dangers of this
season's colder air and water temperatures.

The First Coast Guard District reported the loss of 58 recreational
boaters and paddlers in the Northeast in 2007 and October, November,
and December are the months with the highest percentages of fatal
maritime accidents.

Full article:

http://www.boatbuilding.net/article....41&mode=thread

On Oct 7, 2:57*pm, Wayne.B wrote:
BOSTON - The Coast Guard is cautioning New England boaters, paddlers,
sailors, fisherman and hunters to be mindful of the dangers of this
season's colder air and water temperatures.

The First Coast Guard District reported the loss of 58 recreational
boaters and paddlers in the Northeast in 2007 and October, November,
and December are the months with the highest percentages of fatal
maritime accidents.

Full article:

http://www.boatbuilding.net/article....41&mode=thread

Wayne, it's misfortunate for the casualties, but good to see reports
like this.

I'll try to hit the lake one more time this yaar, but I'm not thrilled
in going out in nerve-numbing water. So If I can get a couple more
nice weekends, I'll hit it then be done with it.


I'm always amazed at how many will go fishing year around in sport
boats on a local lake which is a cooling lake for a power company.

10 degree weather, and there's always somebody dressed like a bear
heading out in a boat to go feeeshing. falling in and getting wet is
one thing, then trying to cliomb back in a boat with soggy winter
clothing is another, not counting the very cold air driving chill to
the bone.

I don't understand some people.

On Tue, 7 Oct 2008 13:33:51 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

10 degree weather, and there's always somebody dressed like a bear
heading out in a boat to go feeeshing. falling in and getting wet is
one thing, then trying to cliomb back in a boat with soggy winter
clothing is another, not counting the very cold air driving chill to
the bone.

The CG report makes a good point about the shock effect of going into
cold water. I got capsized into 35 degree water when I was a teenager
and it was like getting hit in the chest with a sledge hammer. It
took all the self control I could muster to hold onto the boat and
catch a breath - lucky to be here today.

On Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:57:12 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

BOSTON - The Coast Guard is cautioning New England boaters, paddlers,
sailors, fisherman and hunters to be mindful of the dangers of this
season's colder air and water temperatures.

The First Coast Guard District reported the loss of 58 recreational
boaters and paddlers in the Northeast in 2007 and October, November,
and December are the months with the highest percentages of fatal
maritime accidents.

Full article:

http://www.boatbuilding.net/article....41&mode=thread

Damn Global Warming!

Where's Al when you need him? The Irish were wanting Al to visit last
month:

http://tinyurl.com/4fgk68
--
John H.