How NOT To Make Friends At A Common Boating Hangout

[ShaneCarroll]

For most recreational boaters out there, would it be a fair assumption to say that you go to a spot crowded with 30+ other boats? Down here in Tampa, there is a little island hot spot called Beer Can Island. There are probably 50+ boats on Saturdays and Sundays at this location. The majority of boaters will back in to their spot, toss their bow anchor out, and place stern anchor on shore. One side of the island, the water is about six feet deep until you go about 200 feet out. Well, needless to say, your anchor line is no more than three feet deep for quite a way.
Some guy in a small bowrider with a big engine decides to come barreling down in front of all these boats, cutting about 10 anchor lines in the process, which led to a chain reaction of boats smacking against each other, profanities flying, etc. Then, this guy decides he will just try to park right next to all these boaters he just ticked off. A very loud shouting match ensued, followed by a couple empty beer bottles getting thrown, and then about two boats trying to chase this guy down in the bay.
Moral of the story, be courteous on the water. I am not sure if they caught this guy or not, but for his sake I sure hope not.

 

[GrindKore]

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Thats when I would whip out my flare gun and shoot this guy in the @$$. Seriously, thats retarded and dangerous.

 

[fishingman220]

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we have a place here on the james river called the gravel pits that is about the same set up. and that would have ended alot worse for that guy if it happened here. 99% of the people here are very curtious and respect everyones boats and there space.

 

[kenmyfam]

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For most recreational boaters out there, would it be a fair assumption to say that you go to a spot crowded with 30+ other boats? Down here in Tampa, there is a little island hot spot called Beer Can Island. There are probably 50+ boats on Saturdays and Sundays at this location. The majority of boaters will back in to their spot, toss their bow anchor out, and place stern anchor on shore. One side of the island, the water is about six feet deep until you go about 200 feet out. Well, needless to say, your anchor line is no more than three feet deep for quite a way.
Some guy in a small bowrider with a big engine decides to come barreling down in front of all these boats, cutting about 10 anchor lines in the process, which led to a chain reaction of boats smacking against each other, profanities flying, etc. Then, this guy decides he will just try to park right next to all these boaters he just ticked off. A very loud shouting match ensued, followed by a couple empty beer bottles getting thrown, and then about two boats trying to chase this guy down in the bay.
Moral of the story, be courteous on the water. I am not sure if they caught this guy or not, but for his sake I sure hope not.

There's always at least one pig ignorant *** in any group !!!!
I hope they caught him !!!

 

[ShaneCarroll]

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I try to be courteous to everyone on the water. If someone is having problems anchoring, I have no problem giving them a hand. It's wishful thinking, but maybe it could be like that commercial for some bank(?) where everyone witnesses a good deed and does one of their own. You know one bad apple can ruin the day for many people. They are all over the place, driving on the roads, in boats, in lines at stores and such, etc. This guy probably needs his @$$ kicked once or twice to beat some sense into him.

 

[wgoodhoofd]

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One of the great things about recreational boating is the nice and courteous people you meet out on the water, probably because everyone is so relaxed and enjoying themselves. Guys like this should not be boaters, because while maybe no one was hurt in this particular incident, who knows what else they might cause.

 

[Nandy]

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I will be honest, I would be one pissed #$@#^, but in the other hand, I would wonder is the guy knew what he was doing. Keep in mind I am not related to the are and dont know could have been easy for this guy to spot the anchors... Maybe he needed to be schooled rather than "stoned". However, like I said before, I understand the other boaters... I seen some crazy stuff at my local sand bar as well....

 

[OldePharte]

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I hope he stays down south and doesn't try that at party cove at LOTO. On a holiday weekend, there are hundreds upon hundreds of boats rafted up in many different areas. I doubt if they would ever find his body.

 

[Andy in NY]

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We have a sand bar here, and 99% of people are great. but you get the jetfleas in the cove where all the boats are beached and they start making waves and boats start hitting each other... usually not pretty.

 

[Huron Angler]

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I hope your boat didn't get scratched up in the process. Some people should not be boaters and this guy is one of them.

That's why I like anchoring in Lake Huron somewhere far away from all the idiots out there. I have enough problems of my own to deal with.

Do you think he'll be visiting Beer Can Island in the future?

 

[fixb52s]

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I was just out to Beer Can today. It was quite disturbing to see the burnt parts from that 33 footer that exploded yesterday. Really a sad story, and sadder to see a bunch of burnt kids life vests washed up on the shore.​

So anyways, while sitting in the boat anchored like previously described by ShaneCarroll, some jack *** in a 21' bay boat decides to beach between me and the boat to my right. This would have been no problem if there was room, but there was maybe 8-10 feet between our anchored boats. This guy just slices in, and almost hit mine. I gave him the dirty look and he just came in anyways. After hitting the beach, his rather large wife took off with their little rat dog. While waiting for them, the waves were moving things around, and since this guy just beached the bow and left the stern unanchored, it came around and bounced off the boat to my right. I was watching the guy in the hit boat about to come unglued when wife and rat dog returned (no doubt leaving a steamer on the beach). This jerk just backed out and left. Not one word or nothing.

I will say overall, the boating crowd out there is great. Everyone will lend you a hand when needed, and are really super folks. Of course there are a few jerks who have to ruin it.​

 

[ShaneCarroll]

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fixb52s:
Yeah, unfortunately my boat is "decommissioned" until I get a bellows expander tool, but I heard about that from a couple people who were out there. I posted a separate thread about it under Dockside Chat with a link to the news story. Yeah, the crowd out there is mostly great, always willing to help, but then you have a few idiots as well.

 

[roscoe]

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For most recreational boaters out there, would it be a fair assumption to say that you go to a spot crowded with 30+ other boats?

Not me.
I try to find wilderness and peace and quiet.

 

[kenmyfam]

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Not me.
I try to find wilderness and peace and quiet.

Have to agree. Busiest place we need to be is a gas dock or tying up at the marina.

 

[CATransplant]

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Beer Can Island, eh? Sounds like a place I'd avoid altogether.

 

[Bumpus7]

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And that is why the water ways are so crazy and dangerous now a days.

Drunks driving wild, and reckless, and a lot of people with a don't care attitude running hog wild and endangering other peoples lives and property,
just for there own pleasure at other peoples expense.

People don't take there license # and report them to the proper authorities.

Turn them in and get them off of the water way or your family could be killed.


What would you do if someone rammed into your car
or run you off the road and hurt your family ? ? ?

Nothing ? ? ?



bumpus
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[pduquette]

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Nandy's right it woud be time for "schooling"
1) Yell "Hey Dumb@7_7_ get over here NOW! "
2) Help the dimwitt into the water - as politely as required.
3) Ask dimwitt to count the amount of anchor lines he severed while safely supporting his head just below the surface.....remember most people can hold their breath for 3 minutes ; so if he had a few and forgets to breath , be nice and help him back up.
4) tell him the guys don't feel like swimming now ; so retrieve all the anchors and return them to the rightfull owners while the teachers help them selves to a few "courtisy " beverages from his cooler . ( be nice and return the empties to his boat -Don't wanna be acused of stealin' his empties )
5) help him back to his boat -newly schooled an full o'pride .
6) hail the authorities - give his reg # an report a drunkin' fool with a boat full of empties.
class dismissed. peter

 

[Liberated]

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Another reason why driving drunk is illegal.

 

[Blue Crabber]

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Beer Can Island, eh? Sounds like a place I'd avoid altogether.

x2 on that one!!!

 

[Bumpus7]

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There are people who do things like this that do not drink any alcohol.
They just don't care about others or there property.


bumpus
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