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08-09-2011, 09:38 AM
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Not Jack
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Other Cape
Posts: 1,239
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Thank you all for your well wishes.
Ross, I took your advice and contacted OTW. Might end up in an upcoming article on safety and awareness (or in our case, the lack thereof!).
One thing I should have added is how important my training was during this ordeal. I've been through multiple offshore survival trainings for work, and I can't stress enough how much of a difference it made. It really made me not panic- instinct just kicked in on what to do. A free course is offered in New Bedford- Check out New Directions Southcoast at New Directions Southcoast :: New Directions South Coast. The course is FREE. Definitely more of a commercial tilt to it, but if you spend a decent amount of time on the water it could save your life.
For those that missed the Fox broadcast, here's the link. There are two different videos- the one that plays automatically, and a different one that you can click to below it. I'll get up the GoPro footage once John has finished editing it.
3 rescued south of Martha?s Vineyard after mayday call |
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08-09-2011, 11:21 AM
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Not Jack
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Other Cape
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08-09-2011, 09:17 AM
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President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rowley
Posts: 3,781
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I have a floating handheld VHF I use while on my kayak, I'm bringing that damn thing on ANY boat I set foot on from now on!
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08-09-2011, 11:34 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: north shore
Posts: 624
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craziness
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08-09-2011, 12:23 PM
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Here fishy fishy
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Whoville
Posts: 2,266
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Everbody loves a happy ending. Glad you and your friends are OK.
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08-09-2011, 01:40 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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So happy that your all O.K.
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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08-09-2011, 01:50 PM
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Registered LUser
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Mashpee, MA
Posts: 643
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Just heard - you lucky duck! I always figured if it happened, I'd sink on a comm boat. Guess I'll need to re-think that!
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The worst day fishing is better than the best day working. ...Wait a minute, my work IS fishing. Sweet.
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08-09-2011, 03:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 12,632
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saw you on TV...yikes...I thought our little fishing adventure last fall was dangerous...and expensive....but this takes the cake...well, rest up...Bluefish Tournent is in a few weeks...Team Red Stripe will rage..bring the helmet cam  ...maybe you should just bring a helmet! |
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08-09-2011, 05:09 PM
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BuzzLuck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Brockton
Posts: 6,414
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On Boston channel 4 news, gopro video!
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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08-09-2011, 06:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Marshfield, Ma
Posts: 2,150
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Glad you guys made it. Great story. I've been thinking about installing an extra bildge in my boat for a while now. This will motivate me to do it ASAP.
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"I know a taxidermy man back home. He gonna have a heart attack when he see what I brung him!"
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08-09-2011, 11:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Milford CT.
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Very fortunate you had what you did and it was usable. Really glad you and your fishing buddies are OK and no worse for the wear so to speak. It has truly motivated me to put together some additional safety items to bring on every trip handheld VHF is #1 on the list and with GPS built in.
One question why was the boat taking on water in the first place? The bilge pump failing doesn't cause you to take on water? Was this boat known for taking on water and the bilge pump was relied upon to keep it dry?
Again very glad you all are safe and sound that could have ended very badly ofr the three of you if not for your cool heads and preparation.
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Tightlines,
Mike
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08-10-2011, 07:34 AM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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Glad you guys are alright. What a harrowing experience. That is the exact reason whenever I go on someone else's vessel I bring my floating ditch bag with flares, mirror, gps, epirb, waterproof vhf,water, cyalume sticks, candy bars, and a dye pack. All the electronics have lanyards on them to boot that has about 6 inches of a pool noodle to aid in floatation if I ever find myself in your situation. You guys are very lucky and had fate on your side.
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Make America Great Again.
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08-10-2011, 07:38 AM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,550
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Great read, great wake up call to all. Well done to all on board, and a $25 lottery ticket ta-boot |
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08-10-2011, 09:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sturbridge MA
Posts: 3,127
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Kevin,
You guys made the big time. Saw it on MSNBC this morning before work. Not sure it the rest of the cable news channels will pick it up or not. I can see this being on "caught on camera" or whatever the shows are. That video could be used to buy a new boat.
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Everything is better on the rocks.
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08-10-2011, 09:46 AM
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Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Marshfield
Posts: 2,608
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Very surreal reading and watching this. I'm glad you guys are all ok. I don't know what else to say. Thank God.
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"Sunshine Day Dream"
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08-10-2011, 10:05 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,272
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Re-read the thread and watched the short & long videos. You guys were fortunate and once in the situation, smart AND fortunate. I am very happy not to be going to services for anyone this week.
Good call on using your experience to help others that may not be so lucky.
We should probably put together a big safety brief / debrief for boating and one for shore over the next couple of weeks. We need to stress this more me thinks!
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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08-10-2011, 10:21 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
Posts: 5,737
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Kevin, it appears that you may have lost your Phillies cap during the ordeal. Maybe it's time to replace it with a nice new cap with a "B" on the front?
I've watched the video a bunch of times and still can't believe it. You guys did great to keep your wits about you and remain calm while waiting to be rescued.
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Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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08-10-2011, 10:35 AM
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Not Jack
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Other Cape
Posts: 1,239
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I did lose my cap  I gotta get another phillies one, I need the 2011 World Series Champs, ya know 
Media coverage can be frightening. John had reporters accosting his parents at his home on Monday. Pretty wild. In a week no one will care.
We just did an interview for Inside Edition... Should be interesting how they spin it. I'm sure they will edit out all of the safety angles I was pitching. Just trying to help Mitch recoup some from the loss of his boat and gear. I lost a lot, and it was nothing compared to him. But that can all be replaced  |
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08-10-2011, 06:31 PM
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Is it May yet?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Gloucester Ma
Posts: 1,238
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JackK
I did lose my cap I gotta get another phillies one, I need the 2011 World Series Champs, ya know
Media coverage can be frightening. John had reporters accosting his parents at his home on Monday. Pretty wild. In a week no one will care.
We just did an interview for Inside Edition... Should be interesting how they spin it. I'm sure they will edit out all of the safety angles I was pitching. Just trying to help Mitch recoup some from the loss of his boat and gear. I lost a lot, and it was nothing compared to him. But that can all be replaced |
And spin they did! Dead Tuna you had caught and blood attracting sharks! Gotta love TV! |
"Twitch....Twitch....Twitch....WHAM!"
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08-10-2011, 07:21 PM
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Not Jack
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Other Cape
Posts: 1,239
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spinncognito
And spin they did! Dead Tuna you had caught and blood attracting sharks! Gotta love TV!
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Originally Posted by bloocrab
Now that you're all safe and sound....I have to ask......... 
Did the thought of a  ever cross your minds???.... |
Definitely funny. We took about two full tapes of interview, cut to 90 s... rofl. I guess they figured most people don't know the difference between a bonita fish and a tuna 
I thought of right away... Actually an hour earlier Mitch had suggested filleting the boofish we had to make a chum slick because the troll was so slow... I kiboshed it because I wanted tuna... VERY thankful for that one. Plus seeing all the seals in Muskeget made me think of Air Jaws |
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08-10-2011, 11:00 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,204
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Can I have your Autograph?
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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08-10-2011, 11:24 AM
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Not Jack
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Other Cape
Posts: 1,239
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Only if I can sign your chest  |
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08-10-2011, 12:35 PM
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><(((°> ><((( °> ><(((°>
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Falmouth, Ma
Posts: 1,520
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whens the book tour, and will you autograph it for me, I'll buy a nice yankees hat to replace the philthys that you lost.
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60 % of the time, it works every time.
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08-10-2011, 02:05 PM
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><(((°> ><((( °> ><(((°>
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Falmouth, Ma
Posts: 1,520
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Holy crap!.. now it's on CNN.com
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60 % of the time, it works every time.
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08-10-2011, 02:35 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,272
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnny ducketts
Holy crap!.. now it's on CNN.com
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Just saw that. Showed my kid. Told him to become a doctor so he can get a nice big boat instead of schlepping around as a Phillies fan living on the edge on an old Seacraft.
in reality, I like the old Seacraft - all kidding aside, really glad you guys made it out. |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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08-10-2011, 02:52 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
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JackK - I've put in an order on defender for a ditch bag, beacon, and floating VHF. your experience was the kick in arse I needed. thanks
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making s-b.com a kinder, gentler place for all 
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08-10-2011, 04:34 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,277
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Now that you're all safe and sound....I have to ask.........
Did the thought of a ever cross your minds???.... |
 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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08-11-2011, 09:27 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
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I saw you guys on the local news last night.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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08-11-2011, 11:03 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,272
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CNN, Fox, Inside Edition -meh, but OTW - WOW you guys made it!
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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