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BroadHopper · 08-13-2015, 09:18 AM

It was a beautiful night! We cruise from Lakeport to Alton for Pop's food and the violinist / keyboard duo was great entertainment. We left for a sunset cruise down Alton Bay. It was dark when we hit the area between Lockes and Welch Island. The moon was under the clouds, but I sense a shadow on the lake. I slowed down and actually bumped a kayaker! The 50+ gentleman was cursing me to slow down and that there was a speed limit on the lake! Good thing I was off plane. He denied that he needs some kind of light and judging from his speech, a little imbibed. I called the marine patrol and they claimed they will be there in 15 minutes. The MP HQ is only 5 minutes out so they must be busy.

Since he refused any help and was pretty POed. I kind of drifted off his stern as he continued his way to Lockes area. No MP. Eventually he is next to the island, so I continue back to port.

Be vigilant out there!

08-13-2015, 09:18 AM	#10
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,618 Thanks: 3,247 Thanked 1,116 Times in 802 Posts	Monday night It was a beautiful night! We cruise from Lakeport to Alton for Pop's food and the violinist / keyboard duo was great entertainment. We left for a sunset cruise down Alton Bay. It was dark when we hit the area between Lockes and Welch Island. The moon was under the clouds, but I sense a shadow on the lake. I slowed down and actually bumped a kayaker! The 50+ gentleman was cursing me to slow down and that there was a speed limit on the lake! Good thing I was off plane. He denied that he needs some kind of light and judging from his speech, a little imbibed. I called the marine patrol and they claimed they will be there in 15 minutes. The MP HQ is only 5 minutes out so they must be busy. Since he refused any help and was pretty POed. I kind of drifted off his stern as he continued his way to Lockes area. No MP. Eventually he is next to the island, so I continue back to port. Be vigilant out there! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.