Teen hurt in two boat accident on Winni 7-22-10

Skipper of the Sea Que · 07-23-2010, 04:30 AM

From the: Manchester Union Leader Friday 7-23-2010.

MOULTONBOROUGH – A 15-year-old Wolfeboro boy was injured last night when two boats collided on Lake Winnipesaukee.

According to the New Hampshire Marine Patrol, a 24-foot Four Winds piloted by Mark Noel, 55, of Epsom, and a 26-foot Sea Ray operated by Fenton Varney, 53, of Tuftonborough, hit head-on at 9:15 p.m. near the southerly end of Long Island.

The Wolfeboro teen was one of eight passengers on Varney’s boat. He was treated for facial lacerations and released from Huggins Hospital.

No one else was injured.

"Each operator states he did not see the navigational lights of the other vessel until the last second," a news release from New Hampshire Marine Patrol states. "This caused both operators to swerve to the left."

Both boats had "significant contact damage" and were towed to Marine Patrol headquarters in Gilford for collision analysis.

Alcohol was not a contributing factor in the accident, according to the news release. Noel and Varney estimated they were traveling between 20 and 25 mph, Noel in a southerly direction and Varney in a northerly direction. Noel had one passenger aboard his vessel.

The accident remains under investigation.

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Fortunately there was no serious injury. Another reminder to boat safely and be overly cautious particularly at night.

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Skipper of the Sea Que Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 1/2 way between Boston & Providence Posts: 573 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 32 Thanked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Teen hurt in two boat accident on Winni 7-22-10 From the: Manchester Union Leader Friday 7-23-2010. MOULTONBOROUGH – A 15-year-old Wolfeboro boy was injured last night when two boats collided on Lake Winnipesaukee. According to the New Hampshire Marine Patrol, a 24-foot Four Winds piloted by Mark Noel, 55, of Epsom, and a 26-foot Sea Ray operated by Fenton Varney, 53, of Tuftonborough, hit head-on at 9:15 p.m. near the southerly end of Long Island. The Wolfeboro teen was one of eight passengers on Varney’s boat. He was treated for facial lacerations and released from Huggins Hospital. No one else was injured. "Each operator states he did not see the navigational lights of the other vessel until the last second," a news release from New Hampshire Marine Patrol states. "This caused both operators to swerve to the left." Both boats had "significant contact damage" and were towed to Marine Patrol headquarters in Gilford for collision analysis. Alcohol was not a contributing factor in the accident, according to the news release. Noel and Varney estimated they were traveling between 20 and 25 mph, Noel in a southerly direction and Varney in a northerly direction. Noel had one passenger aboard his vessel. The accident remains under investigation. -0- Fortunately there was no serious injury. Another reminder to boat safely and be overly cautious particularly at night. __________________ Amateur HAM Radio What is it? You'll be surprised. When all else fails Ham Radio still works. Shriners Hospitals *providing specialized care for children regardless of ability to pay*. Find out more or refer a patient.