[Phantom]

Didn't get a chance to catch up on the Forum since returning from our vacation -- thus this is a little late in posting.

You can add one more to the count of capsized that day. During the same timeframe as all the others-- a two man Jet-Ski flipped in front of Wiers near FL#1. I watched from shore for about 5 minutes while the occupants struggled to right it but every time they attempted the wind and huge waves simply tumbled it "belly up" over and over! Annoyed that at least 7 - 8 boats simply passsed by them as they attempted to flag/wave the boats down two of my younger neighbors & I set out and recovered them.

Turns out it was a father / son combination that had rented the Jet from Channell Marine. With the exception of a bruised rib (from trying to right the jet) everyone was okay.

I have to admit, it was quite tricky even in our 24ft bowrider trying to retrieve them. I've boated in some serious waters at Winni through the years but this was EXTREMELY interesting. Our Crownline rarely takes water over the bow -- well NOT this day ........... I must have nosed (while bobbing to retrieve the two individuals from the stern platform) three massive waves which simply buried the boat, and all I could do was watch the water run past me as it gushed through the "walk thru".

Anyway . all ended well ... but it does bother me how many people simply pass by a situation like that without caring to stop and ask if assistance is wanted or needed. To me, it's simple GO !