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Unfortunately, I have to agree
Regards "Butchie" wrote in message ... While the Narooma bar is certainly dangerous, it's like driving a car, it requires some common sense. I have been across the bar at least 20 times and there has never been a problem. Why? Because we always go for a walk along the breakwater and see how it is behaving, before we put the boat in the water. If it's looks dicy, we don't go out, we just stick to Wagonga Lake, or go surf fishing. The other aspect is that often we have seen boats going out without anyone on board wearing a life jacket, including kids. Dickheads! The other common problem is overloaded boats. Last Christmas, we saw a 14' boat with 6 people on board trying to cross the bar. Like any other type of activity, idiots will get hurt and those that give such things some basic respect won't. Regards, Steve On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 23:32:37 GMT, "The Old Bloke" wrote: Hi Lindsay, Yup, it keeps happening! Regards "Lindsay" wrote in message ... Lindsay wrote: The Old Bloke wrote: Some years ago, maybe 10, there was a television documentary called "Crossing the Bar", and it showed magnificent footage of bar crossing And further to that, in yesterdays press: http://narooma.yourguide.com.au/deta...680&y=2005&m=4 -- Scrap the 00 to post direct. "We all should present legal cars. I'm embarrassed we've presented a car that's ineligible." Mark Skaife, Chief Sook, HRT.12/11/04 (It must hurt to say illegal!) 'Speed limit near schools lowered to 40 grams per student' - CNNNN |
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Butchie wrote: While the Narooma bar is certainly dangerous, it's like driving a car, it requires some common sense. I have been across the bar at least 20 times and there has never been a problem. Why? Because we always go for a walk along the breakwater and see how it is behaving, before we put the boat in the water. Lot of boaties see the charter boats going out before sunrise, and think "well, if they can do it, so can i.." I've even been on one particular charter boat and we got airborne at one stage going out. Not too impressive for a supposed "pro" in a 10 metre f/glass boat! One paying customer was lucky, as I grabbed him on his way either into, or over, the transom. Wasnt "scary" for me,(I had my left arm wrapped around what we called the "Jesus pole", but the guy i "caught" wasnt impressed. I've had another poor experiance with this charter boat, so I dont go out with 'em anymore... If it's looks dicy, we don't go out, we just stick to Wagonga Lake, or go surf fishing. The other aspect is that often we have seen boats going out without anyone on board wearing a life jacket, including kids. Dickheads! The other common problem is overloaded boats. Last Christmas, we saw a 14' boat with 6 people on board trying to cross the bar. Like any other type of activity, idiots will get hurt and those that give such things some basic respect won't. Someone with some sence!! I was speaking to a bloke from central NSW a month ago (whilst I was rock fishing off the bar), and he was telling me about how he and 3 mates were going out in a 14 footer... Thats just asking for trouble imho. They may get out, but then they gotta get back in... Narooma is my favorite holiday spot, I've been there over 20 times, and dont bother fishing anywhere else.. I have heaps of pics.. one of my favorites is http://snotty.customer.netspace.net..../Dscf1854.html the bar on a good morning (early march this year..) Another, on an average day http://www.hornet.net.au/pics/narooma04/cwdata/239.html I have one here somewhere here of waves caused by cyclone swell breaking over the top of the rock walls... that was impresive! I only lasted 20 mins fishing that day... Regards to all Lindsay -- Scrap the 00 to post direct. "We all should present legal cars. I'm embarrassed we've presented a car that's ineligible." Mark Skaife, Chief Sook, HRT.12/11/04 (It must hurt to say illegal!) 'Speed limit near schools lowered to 40 grams per student' - CNNNN |
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Thanks to all,
I found the VCR, which had passed into haze since my stroke. Sorry to bother you kind people. Regards "The Old Bloke" wrote in message ... Some years ago, maybe 10, there was a television documentary called "Crossing the Bar", and it showed magnificent footage of bar crossing accidents in Eastern Australia. ABC searched their archives but it turns out that the ABC did not screen it. A long shot, but does anyone remember this docu, what channel, and do you have a copy? Regards |
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