Baja Poker Run

[Floridian]

Just wanted to put in my 2 cents worth. Last Friday (early evening) we went to the Pier 19 store for ice cream. As we were docking, a Baja boat (wish I could remember a more exact description) came flying into the docking area causing all the boats to bounce fiercely against the dock. He then tied up leaving his lines all over the dock for others (including the small children with us) to trip over. After he picked up his passenger and the luggage, he backed out and gunned the engine to what appeared to be full speed immediately. Absolutely no consideration for "wake speed" near the docks or other boats waiting to dock. I'm not saying all Baja owners are like this but these actions do tend make me remember the bad instead of the good.

[Juawanna]

Originally Posted by Floridian

Just wanted to put in my 2 cents worth. Last Friday (early evening) we went to the Pier 19 store for ice cream. As we were docking, a Baja boat (wish I could remember a more exact description) came flying into the docking area causing all the boats to bounce fiercely against the dock. He then tied up leaving his lines all over the dock for others (including the small children with us) to trip over. After he picked up his passenger and the luggage, he backed out and gunned the engine to what appeared to be full speed immediately. Absolutely no consideration for "wake speed" near the docks or other boats waiting to dock. I'm not saying all Baja owners are like this but these actions do tend make me remember the bad instead of the good.

If you were withn ear shot (which I don't know) did you say anything to this boater? He/she certainly deserved a comment or two. I know there are a lot of fools out there in all kinds of boats - whether they be locals or vacationers or trailered, just go to the town docks on any given weekend and you'll see more than your share. I was driving around the lake this afternoon to an appointment and in the 2 miles of lake that I could see as I was driving I saw 3 blatent violations - a 22 ft. bow rider more than head way speed approx. 30 ft. from a party go blow pass the party boat; 2 jet skiers toying around with eachother certainly less than the 300 feet they are required to maintain from eachother; and a small 20ish foot cabin cruiser coming in to dock at more than headway speed bringing along with him the big kick **s wake. Sometimes you just don't believe what you see and wish you could give them a tickete on the spot. A 'serious' ticket at that. I wish there was more I could do to penalize these violators myself - maybe there is and I'm going to find out.