walleyejack Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Durham region fisherman missing,found his 5 metre boat south of Ashbridges bay, but was suppossed to be fishing around the Nuke plant,hope this has a good ending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted September 11, 2011 Report Share Posted September 11, 2011 Not good, why I tie a 10 foot mooring rope to my belt when rigging alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitbyboatguy Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Yep, all someone has to do is loose their balance (have a dizzy spell, get light headed, rogue wave) once and fall in on a windy day that moves the boat away. The nuke plant is fairly busy water too but it looks like that was not much of a safety net. not that I fish the big lakes but the rope thing is a good idea, does it get in the way? makes me think about keeping the 2-way attached to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) I caught myself one too many times loading the rigger standing on my boarding platform.. realizing that hydraulic steering wasn't coming back for me when I slipped off... and I can't swim at 2 mph! 10 foot mooring rope tied to my belt attached on the rear cleat. Lets me get to the steering wheel. If I fall off...I either get dragged 'till I drown or pull myself back on board. Either way family gets me back ! Years of wearing a fresh air hood with hose attached has me programmed for not getting the rope twisted up and wrapped around my feet. Edited September 12, 2011 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitbyboatguy Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 toronto star link An Oshawa man is missing after an empty boat was found in Ashbridges Bay this morning around 5 a.m. The boat was found about two kilometres south of Ashbridges Bay, and the owner of the boat is missing, said Staff Sgt. Paul Scudds with Toronto Police 55 Division. The boat is a 16-foot aluminum fishing boat with a small motor. Police are trying to determine how many people may have been on board the boat which left the Whitby marina sometime after 6 p.m. on Friday. A grid search for the missing man is being conducted between Ashbridges Bay, on Toronto’s waterfront, and Oshawa. Trenton Search and Rescue, Durham Marine Unit, Pickering and Ajax Rescue Unit (PARU), and COMRA (City of Oshawa’s Marine Rescue Association) are involved in the search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Not good, why I tie a 10 foot mooring rope to my belt when rigging alone. You aren't the only one that does this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 This was a misfortune for the person that went missing on saturday. I heard the call from prescott this morning There was another in my vicinity while trolling that was stranded, two on board a vessel stranded. I heard the replies to assist them. I was ready to go without hesitation. To all here on OFC , if im out there, I will assist in any manner possible.Ive been there and its not fun at all. And I listen in. For some of you guys for future reference. Bronte harbour has had a call out for assistace, a charter captain from another board did assist untill the ccg arrived, venturing out of port weller. Time of arrival within1.25 hrs. Half way in between there is another 2 vessels that should of assisted, and should of been on alert Sorry for my little rant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Doesn't sound like this story will have a happy ending....but here's hoping. Good idea on the rope, Wayne... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I was out in a 52ft charter boat Sat morning on Lake Ontario, the waves were insane. That east wind that the lake whipped up like crazy. He canceled his afternoon charter, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 man that worries me as i know so many fishermen from all the years i have fished lake o,and from the years of charter boat fishing....man this is not going to have a good ending !!! things sure happen fast out there....if anyone hears anything please post asap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 man that worries me as i know so many fishermen from all the years i have fished lake o,and from the years of charter boat fishing....man this is not going to have a good ending !!! things sure happen fast out there....if anyone hears anything please post asap I hear ya, I've made a couple phones calls as well. There is a handfull of guys I know that would be heading to the nuke for a night fish launching out of Whitby. I never saw the lake, but an east wind like Bill said, is a bad wind for that area. I mean bad. The cross current at the nuke is insane with an east wind. Still crossing my fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Information I heard on 680 this morning said it was a 42 year old Oshawa man, who launched from the Whitby Harbour.... Hoping for a good ending, but it's not looking optimistic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 i went down to the ajax waterfront on my lunch hour big waves rolling in from southwest !!! and the durham police boat and a marine unit were about 1 mile offshore driving around ....they are looking for him but its not good,im so worried i know who it is....i cant say the name till i find out i have made a few calls,to confirm but i cant nobody answeres the phone i am worried big time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 i went down to the ajax waterfront on my lunch hour big waves rolling in from southwest !!! and the durham police boat and a marine unit were about 1 mile offshore driving around ....they are looking for him but its not good,im so worried i know who it is....i cant say the name till i find out i have made a few calls,to confirm but i cant nobody answeres the phone i am worried big time.... Shawn...is he 42 years old from Oshawa? That's what the news said this morning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 From what I heard on the radio(vhf) this morning, they are still searching from my understanding. I kept thinking about it today while fishing in an area. Seeing something floating around, I dread it esp if it looks our worst fears. Even the life jacket that I found 6 miles out last week in the shore shores. I hope the person is found soon. But I do fear the worst unfortunitly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Shawn...is he 42 years old from Oshawa? That's what the news said this morning.... Cliff, they say they found the owners truck and trailer,so Im guessing they know who it is,just no names. Very sad.Not seeing a happy ending here,and to Shawn,I hope you are wrong. Feel for you. Not good knowing and waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Cliff, they say they found the owners truck and trailer,so Im guessing they know who it is,just no names. Very sad.Not seeing a happy ending here,and to Shawn,I hope you are wrong. Feel for you. Not good knowing and waiting. Yeah Brian...just hoping his friend isn't 42...put Shawn's mind at ease... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 AS of 6:15 it appears they have called off the search. So sad, but it is a big body of water. From 680 News website: Home News Local Search ended for 42-year-old Oshawa boater missing in Lake Ontario ShareText: A A Search ended for 42-year-old Oshawa boater missing in Lake Ontario The Canadian Press Sep 12, 2011 18:16:12 PM 0 TORONTO - Durham regional police say authorities have concluded search and rescue operations for a boater missing in Lake Ontario. Search and rescue officers from Trenton, the Durham police marine unit and other officers searched the waters and shoreline on Monday. Police say no trace was found of the missing 42-year-old Oshawa man and the investigation will remain open as a missing persons case. Police believe the boater launched his five-metre aluminum fishing boat from the public launch in Whitby on Friday evening. Late Saturday afternoon, Toronto police found an empty boat floating about two kilometres south of Ashbridges Bay. The missing boater's truck and trailer were found in Whitby at the harbour and members of his family have been notified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) Even with a life jacket it may not save you but at least they will find your body sad but it's the truth. My thoughts are with the family of the boater Edited September 13, 2011 by LeXXington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT10Sam Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 This is not good news to hear at all, we always wish for a positive outcome in these situations so I will hope for a positive outcome. Regards, Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracon Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 This is very sad. There is still a chance for a positive outcome. My fingers are crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitbyboatguy Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 This is very sad. There is still a chance for a positive outcome. My fingers are crossed! There is always a chance but I read that the search was called off and he has been missing for almost 3 days. Lake Ontario is a cold lake even in the hot summer and can claim even the most skilled and prepared. There is always a chance that he does not want to be found. It has been done before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceslayer Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 My hopes and prayers are with his family. be safe out there guy's. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 For the love of God, wear a PFD!!! Give yourself a fighting chance!! I feel for his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I hope they find him somewhere out there, cold and shivering but alive. If the waves were steep and the wave period really short, it'd be an uphill battle not taking in water though. Speaking of pfd's. How many have a minimalist ditch kit in theirs ? I used to keep three small signal flares and an emergency space blanket in my old pfd. Current one has a whistle on a zinger, a Spyderco knife (can be opened one handed) and if I remember to pack it , a small waterproof flashlight and firestarter. For whitewater runs in the spring/fall and winter, a few more things make the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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