Sad day today
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 6:18 pm
Just read the story of the gentleman who lost his life and 2 other's injured as a result of a boating accident on Black Lake. My condolences and prayers to his family. It brings back memories of close calls when I was younger and boating on this lake. I was lucky.
Since then, I have boated Black Lake for more than 38 years and always seem to find new areas with hidden danger especially submerged rock piles and boulders. I've even placed empty clorox bottles/rope and cinder block to mark these areas especially during low water levels to warn boaters. BUT this should never take away the responsibility of the boater to be careful and especially to remember to wear a floation vest. In a split second everything can change.
We all know accidents can happen, but so many are avoidable if we just follow the basic safety rules when boating. Let this be a reminder to us all so we can return home to our families safe and to the lake we love being on. Be safe!
Since then, I have boated Black Lake for more than 38 years and always seem to find new areas with hidden danger especially submerged rock piles and boulders. I've even placed empty clorox bottles/rope and cinder block to mark these areas especially during low water levels to warn boaters. BUT this should never take away the responsibility of the boater to be careful and especially to remember to wear a floation vest. In a split second everything can change.
We all know accidents can happen, but so many are avoidable if we just follow the basic safety rules when boating. Let this be a reminder to us all so we can return home to our families safe and to the lake we love being on. Be safe!