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To: randita
"Honestly, I thought it was the safest thing I've done in my boat," said Sean McKun

Bodysurfing behind the boat whether inboard or not is stupid. I've seen too many accidents while boaters were practicing safety measures - no need to increase the risk. Skiing with no life jacket is irresponsible - just as hanging off the swim platform while the boat is operating. The rigs are not designed to do this.

Would've been a non issue if he scurfed/ski'd/wakeboarded behind the boat at a safe distance. On my boat I'm the captain - that's the first rule....and I am familiar with safety measures, laws, and local regulations. I take responsibility for the crew on my boat, just as this man should.

 

76 posted on 07/18/2003 8:04:49 AM PDT by stainlessbanner
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To: stainlessbanner
I haven't skiied for years but remember skiing on quiet lakes where the engine left clouds around the startoff area. Always refreshing as the boat gained speed an I entered the 'clear air'.
83 posted on 07/18/2003 8:12:33 AM PDT by cinFLA
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