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Old 08-22-2011, 08:20 PM   #1
Jidge
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Default Angry at Captain of The Millie B

Sunday,my wife and I were anchored out by the Varney Islands tucked in tight to one of the islands out of the boat path. We were about 50 feet off the shore of the island. Twice ,within a couple of hours the Millie B came around the corner as usual up on plane and and cruised right by us about 50 -60 feet from the bow of our boat. I definitely read his bow numbers although I forget them now. (I think 9021 or 9091)Both times the captain of the boat turned and looked at us. We weren't so far in that he couldn't have seen us. Both times we got tossed. Coming around the corner you have two choices to go,either in between the island and the marker or way outside the far marker. I know going wide can be blocked by other boats so you go inside. I'm sure that the captain knows that boats anchor there all the time. I understand hes running a business but I don't think that should excuse breaking the rules. I don't mean to be a whiner and don't expect the lake to be calm and peaceful just for me but I do try to be aware of anchored boaters and what my wake will cause. Normally I don't complain but this has happened on other occasions and this time he came very close.
Sorry for the rant but this time I got a little angry at the disregard for fellow boaters.
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