BITEME Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 Good Morning there was a thread posted about Boats and your towing vehicle and i didnt want to hijack it .This is the second time I have had a vehicle used in a commercial. but by far most proud of this occurance . The video is for the CCGA this is our in house version but there is a general consumption video as well just not sure where the link is anyway here is my boat and ride http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3213663943097023108 Cheers Peter
Roy Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 WOW! That really deserves its own thread Peter. Thanks for posting this and thank you so much for being a part of those people who are part of the solution. A very touching video as well.
irishfield Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 Very well put together Peter... from the Rabbit.. to the tear... oh that was me! lol So easy to do when you get careless and even worse when you have hydraulic steering... the boat ain't comin back.
John Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 Thank you so much for posting that Peter. Thank you to all of the volunteers and the Town of Oakville.
brkygetr Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 That goes to show you how easy it would be to end in the drink for an extended period of time. I can honestly say I do not wear my jacket that often, mind you I am always within 2-300 yds of some sort of land mass (lots of islands, bays, and points on the lakes I fish), though it is vislible in the boat. Now I am not so sure that cuts it. Many times with the vastness of lakes and bays out here I will take off and tell my GF where I am planning on going and an expected return time. I feel this is a necessary action for the exact reasoning of this video. I know at some point, even with all precautions and unintentional errors I WILL get stuck out there for a night or 2, hopefully on land, but possibly in the drink. If that happens it makes me feel releived that there are people out there that are good at their job and will but forth the effort to get me back to my home and friends. 6000 lives over 30 years, is a lot of souls that got their feet back on dry land...hands down to you all that keep us safe out there. An exceptional job and keep it up, you have my support.
BITEME Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Posted February 27, 2009 That goes to show you how easy it would be to end in the drink for an extended period of time. I can honestly say I do not wear my jacket that often, mind you I am always within 2-300 yds of some sort of land mass (lots of islands, bays, and points on the lakes I fish), though it is vislible in the boat. Now I am not so sure that cuts it. Many times with the vastness of lakes and bays out here I will take off and tell my GF where I am planning on going and an expected return time. I feel this is a necessary action for the exact reasoning of this video. I know at some point, even with all precautions and unintentional errors I WILL get stuck out there for a night or 2, hopefully on land, but possibly in the drink. If that happens it makes me feel releived that there are people out there that are good at their job and will but forth the effort to get me back to my home and friends. 6000 lives over 30 years, is a lot of souls that got their feet back on dry land...hands down to you all that keep us safe out there. An exceptional job and keep it up, you have my support. Thanks
BITEME Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Posted February 27, 2009 Very well done, thanks Peter... HEY hows the retired life buddy!!!! Eddie retired the other day they hung his jacket(49ers over the catwalk in RFS
GeorgeJ Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 EXCELLENT I hope ever boater and fisherman take the time to watch it. I had a very close call last summer 200 ft from shore fishing out of a canoe, no life jacket on one in the canoe, flip over no sign of life jack, my golden Lab sees me in the water he swims out and almost takes me under, he thinks its play time, my future son in law hears us, swims out and saves the day. Now for me and anyone in my boat= LIFE JACKET ON!
Marty Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 Thanks. Boy does that really make me rethink my confidence level while fishing. I usually only wear the life jacket when moving.
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted February 27, 2009 Report Posted February 27, 2009 What a great video ....kudos to you and the auxillary members that risk their lives for others!....very impressive
theRJ Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Great Video. Should make everyone who fishes without a jacket think about how quick the ish can hit the fan. I hate wearing a life jacket while fishing so my first purchase after getting a boat will be a CO2 inflatable jacket. I won't wear a normal jacket otherwise and IMHO my life is worth the extra dough to make sure I'm safe. RJ
Cudz Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Good vid. I need to wear my pfd more often as well.
SlowPoke Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 I didn't know what to expect when I clicked on the link! The message is clear; DON NOT LEND YOUR BOAT AND TRUCK TO FRIENDS! Great video Peter. I bought an inflatable PFD just for those occasions... I just have to start wearing it all the time.
Fisherman Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 And hook up the kill switch, that's what it's there for.
Joey Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Very well done Peter. You guys are worth your weight in gold A great service you do for society. So I almost had to laugh when the wife says her husband was supposed to be back 3 hours ago tho. When have you ever known a fisherman to come home on time All kidding aside, great video. Joey
aniceguy Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Peter that is a great video explaining exactly what canhappen....ohhhh you have one slick boat there too thanks for the video its in the favorites now
Leecher Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Thanks for sharing that video Peter Luckily the guy had a PFD on.... but just imagine the same scenario without one.... dont think he could of survive that long. Leechman
PERCHER Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Great vid Pete.I remember you telling about it.I Seen you guys in action a couple times out there.We both Know how bad that lake can get.And the part of the boat just driving away is now a huge reminder to use my bail out cord.Again great vid and way to go lending your boat to make a fantastic saftey video.By the way nice roof rack on the truck . . Dan
Sinker Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Great video! A real eye opener.... Sinker
sonny Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 As fishermen and boaters we don't think of this kind of thing happening enough,,as the soft water season draws closer will you promise your loved ones to be safer this year?
DT10Sam Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 Great video self explanatory.....the mods should maybe make this a sticky on the site somewhere (just me thoughts) Regards, Sam
lunkerbasshunter Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 that is a great video. i wear my life jacket almost all the time. the only time i really dont if i am catching a nap, anhored in some back bay cheers!
Moosebunk Posted February 28, 2009 Report Posted February 28, 2009 A smart reminder. Thanks for that and good job.
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