Sat Sept 26: 32' powerboat strikes kayak

fatlazyless · 10-14-2020, 07:12 AM

A 12" helium balloon on a 5' string could be tied to the kayak for extra visibility. How's that work ...... a white or yellow helium balloon? Hannafords in Meredith has them for something like a dollar or two.

For kayaking on busy summer weekends, probably two helium balloons, both bow and stern, could be a help.

Maybe a 36"-diameter, bright florescent yellow weather balloon, attached to a 15' line for the very busy July 4 weekend!

Is there a Belknap County state rep onboard here who will sponsor a new law that requires all kayaks to have both a white helium balloon tied to the bow, and a yellow helium balloon tied to the stern, both attached with a 60" string.

www.legiscan.com/NH/text/HB1593/id/2072726 ..... January 8, 2020: Requiring visible flags on kayaks

At 45-mph, the Winnipesaukee speed limit, what's the period of time between first seeing a kayak, and striking the kayak after you have seen it? So, could be the speed limit should get lowered down to 35-mph what with this lake crowded with both the motorboats and kayaks.

Arrive alive at 35-mph!

Sue Doe-Nym · 10-14-2020, 08:28 PM

There have been many interesting comments and suggestions re making kayaking safer, and that’s helpful. However, I would like to steer this in the direction of 1) how is the injured person doing since the accident? and 2) what has happened to the maniac who left the scene of the accident? arrest? jail? fine? Can anyone please enlighten us? Thanks.
Sue

rick35 · 10-14-2020, 09:39 PM

If there was an arrest wouldn't it have been recorded? The State Police lists "blotters" on its news and event web page showing arrests but there's nothing listed for that date.

rick35 · 03-11-2021, 05:43 PM

https://www.unionleader.com/news/cou...1d339d16e.html

fatlazyless · 03-12-2021, 08:34 AM

CHICHESTER NH; where one goes to find a seriously good www.chaseautollc.com used car for under $6000, is also where one goes to find a seriously good www.sistilawoffices.com/practice-areas defense attorney!

Yes ..... well ..... exactly ..... so .... where-the-heck is Chichester? .....

XCR-700 · 03-16-2021, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Yes ..... well ..... exactly ..... so .... where-the-heck is Chichester? .....

Its where the snowmobile bridge is!

XCR-700 · 03-16-2021, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rick35

https://www.unionleader.com/news/cou...1d339d16e.html

WOW, so unnecessary/unfortunate,,,

I enjoy an adult beverage just as much as the next guy, but the thought of being "that guy" who ran over a kayaker after a couple of said beverages scares the hell out of me. Even if you were in no way at fault, the fear of what you might be subjected to is terrifying to me and not worth the risk.

I feel bad for all involved, I'm sure no one expected their day to end that way.

10-14-2020, 07:12 AM	#1
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,774 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,020 Times in 742 Posts	...... a helium balloon on a string? A 12" helium balloon on a 5' string could be tied to the kayak for extra visibility. How's that work ...... a white or yellow helium balloon? Hannafords in Meredith has them for something like a dollar or two. For kayaking on busy summer weekends, probably two helium balloons, both bow and stern, could be a help. Maybe a 36"-diameter, bright florescent yellow weather balloon, attached to a 15' line for the very busy July 4 weekend! Is there a Belknap County state rep onboard here who will sponsor a new law that requires all kayaks to have both a white helium balloon tied to the bow, and a yellow helium balloon tied to the stern, both attached with a 60" string. www.legiscan.com/NH/text/HB1593/id/2072726 ..... January 8, 2020: Requiring visible flags on kayaks At 45-mph, the Winnipesaukee speed limit, what's the period of time between first seeing a kayak, and striking the kayak after you have seen it? So, could be the speed limit should get lowered down to 35-mph what with this lake crowded with both the motorboats and kayaks. Arrive alive at 35-mph! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 10-14-2020 at 10:05 AM.

03-11-2021, 05:43 PM	#4
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	News today in Union Leader https://www.unionleader.com/news/cou...1d339d16e.html

03-12-2021, 08:34 AM	#5
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,774 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,020 Times in 742 Posts	CHICHESTER NH; where one goes to find a seriously good www.chaseautollc.com used car for under $6000, is also where one goes to find a seriously good www.sistilawoffices.com/practice-areas defense attorney! Yes ..... well ..... exactly ..... so .... where-the-heck is Chichester? ..... __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

10-14-2020, 08:28 PM	#2
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,434 Thanks: 751 Thanked 792 Times in 415 Posts	There have been many interesting comments and suggestions re making kayaking safer, and that’s helpful. However, I would like to steer this in the direction of 1) how is the injured person doing since the accident? and 2) what has happened to the maniac who left the scene of the accident? arrest? jail? fine? Can anyone please enlighten us? Thanks. Sue

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10-14-2020, 09:39 PM	#3
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	If there was an arrest wouldn't it have been recorded? The State Police lists "blotters" on its news and event web page showing arrests but there's nothing listed for that date.

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