Dad learned a big lesson this weekend

[ccmtcanada]

Wow Wayne...reading this scared the crap out of me...I can only imagine what you guys were going through. I was picturing Leah jumping into the water...chaos all around. I'm very happy and relieved that everyone was ok after this ordeal.

[BITEME]

REALLY GLAD TO SEE THIS WORKED OUT WELL FOR ALL!!!!!

Very important life lesson I,m quite sure

[Sinker]

Crazy story!

 

My kids will not get in a boat without their PFD's on......its just part of the whole boating deal. Even when we are out cruising in the 24 foooter, first thing is PFD's. Before they set foot off the dock, they have them on. I no longer have to remind them, they just do it. Maybe get that point across to yours as well. They will save your life!!!

 

I just can't believe they were out there with no life jackets.... .....never mind the sat/cellphones!!

 

Sinker

[Guest mistyriver1]

I'm so glad everything worked out OK Wayne. A parent's worse nightmare.

 

That big boat of yours whatever it cost you, has paid for itself already I'm sure in your mind.

 

Jim

 

ps. Glad to see you back Wayne.

Edited September 7, 2007 by mistyriver1

[dsn]

I'm glad evrything turned out ok. I guess we all should be like that eh? When we decided to meet someon make sure you meet them at the appointed time. And not be late. I'm usually an early person too when meeting anyone.

[Golfisher]

That is one scary story. Something to mule over for sure.

[wuchikubo]

Wayne,

Indeed a scary reminder of not to take Mother Nature for granted and to always caution on the safe side. I could feel the parental concerns from your post as I read them. And I'm definitely glad to hear that everyone is safe. The sat. phone is on my list now if I plan to go out of cell range for a trip.

 

Thanks again, be well.

 

Stan

[ScarSnake]

Glad it all worked out. A lesson they won't soon forget, and hopefully apply to other situations.

 

I was out canoing at Gurd Lake on Sunday, and nearly got tipped over when my gf had trouble keeping the canoe pointed into the waves (this was the day she decided she wanted to steer!).

 

I need to schedule these close calls for times when I have a PFD actually around my torso, and not under my ass.

[bowshep]

SuperDad and SuperMom. Respect. Peace Ken

[pigeonfisher]

Hell of a way to learn a lesson. Glad it worked out OK.

[jedimaster]

Yah I gotta say. Everytime I go camping in a canoe, I leave an extra weather day. I won't do it any other way. Lifejackets are always on Kids AND Adults. There were many lessons to be learned. Over loaded canoes, in a rush, no communication with the person picking up, LIfe Jackets not on, no extra time for a fall back. So many bad things can happen canoeing.

 

A few years ago at Opeongo I took a group out with me and my son, as we were leaving the launch I pointed out a canoe with two adults, and I said look at those guys, they aren't wearing life jackets, and they don't even know how to paddle properly. % days later when we returned to the Main Launch I found out both guys died 20 feet out from the dock the morning I pointed them out.

 

A year later my friend lost 3 friends and nearly two more canoeing in a river.

 

Canoes are extremly dangerous especially on big lakes.

 

I didn't read the other comments on this thread so I am probably saying something already said.

Anyway a lesson learned thankfullly no one was hurt or killed.

[LeXXington]

All I can say is wow.. the pit of my stomach dropped when reading this..

 

Glad all are ok and hopefully a little more aware what mother nature can do.. Sometimes she is nice and sometimes she can turn..

[Pete Maina]

Wow. Glad it all worked out as it did.

 

As mentioned, Ma Nature can be brutal ... is to be respected.

 

Pete

[mattyk]

glad to hear things turned out ok in the end. Very scarry.

[tonyb]

Yikes! Glad to hear everyone is safe, but a scary moment indeed.

 

It's funny how we get complacent over time with things, yet 1 incident like that and you get snapped back to reality. Safety is going to be on the forefront when I get my boat. You want to go for a ride on my boat, sure...but you'll be wearing a lifejacket and will know where all the safety equipment is on board and how to operate it in case of emergency, no questions.

 

You should submit this story to Lund Wayne, not like they need the re-inforcement, but if it helps another family choose that boat over something 'cheaper' than you could very well be saving lives indirectly. No other boat I've been on is as stable in rough water as a Lund with the IPS hulls.

 

Tony

[SlowPoke]

Most of us inspect our hulls and are reminded of our stupidity. When you inspect your hull it should remind you of your bravery. Wear it like a badge of honour.

-Brian

[Aaron Shirley]

I am glad to hear everything turned out well Wayne. Thank you for sharing your experience, it is a good reminder for everyone how mother nature can turn ugly very quickly. I bet you kissed your big Lund when you made it back to the dock safely!

 

Be safe out there!

 

Aaron

[Dano]

Glad it all turned out Ok, but jeez Wayne, you missed the perfect opportunity to do some gas money negotiating BEFORE you dragged their wet butts out of the lake....sheesh....

[bigbuck]

W O W ! ! !

I was blown away reading this. Irish, thank everything that's holy to you for everyone making it back safely. All that have read this have learned a lesson or two regarding canoeing and boating in general, not to mention those that were there. PFDs ARE important, it's not a silly regulation, it's common freaking sense. I'm not a conoeing expert by no means, I've only been in one about a dozen times, my knees can be sore, I'll wear the PFD. In a boat, I keep it nearby in calm water, if it's rough, it's on.

Wow!

[TJQ]

Wayne.. i was up in whitefish bay.. and yes it was windy... we stayed a camp most of the day... im glad everything turned out alright!! a good scare makes ya think!

[Squid]

Good to hear that all turned out Ok Wayne.

[ecmilley]

A boat can always be replaced, just happy to hear everyone is safe and that you all learned a big lesson

[tinbanger]

Wayne glad t0 hear everyones ok . Things happen fast out there just glad you were a little faster.

 

Welcome back , look forward to my baby Lund meeting the grandaddy on GBAY this fall

 

TB

Edited September 7, 2007 by tinbanger

[canadianguy33]

Wow! Really glad to hear everything turned out okay.

 

I think tonyb hit the nail on the head when he said that people get complacent out on the water. I'm not out on the water much these days, so when I am, the 'fear' is present, but I can see how all this went down. Thanks for sharing.

[Handlebarz]

thats some scary stuff Wayne glad to here everyone is safe.