Well done Pietro, keeping a cool head has saved a life.
Many may not have acted the same way, I hope you are well for the experience and take the advice of Gus as I could have been very traumatic.
Once again well done
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Re: Man overboard western port 16th Jan 2016
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Re: Man overboard western port 16th Jan 2016
Legend stuff Pietro. In my opinion it is a natural instinct for some people to react in a positive manner in that type of situation. The person involved will no doubt will be very grateful that you are definitely one of those people.
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Re: Man overboard western port 16th Jan 2016
Hey Pietro;
Well done. Awesome reaction from a true hero.
You can't help all the world's dickheads, but you definitely helped one this time.
Hopefully he gathers his thoughts and lets everyone know what a mistake he made.
But importantly, what an effort you made!
And his mate has a lot to answer for as well!
I got goose bumps reading the report, and could see where it was all heading.........
I want to thank you for your decision to 'make a difference', and let you know that if you have a problem replacing the fin on the mirage drive or the rod, let me know and I'll pitch in for you. Every bit helps.
Well done, and if you need someone to talk to, I'm available.
Once again, well done.
Regards
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Well done. Awesome reaction from a true hero.
You can't help all the world's dickheads, but you definitely helped one this time.
Hopefully he gathers his thoughts and lets everyone know what a mistake he made.
But importantly, what an effort you made!
And his mate has a lot to answer for as well!
I got goose bumps reading the report, and could see where it was all heading.........
I want to thank you for your decision to 'make a difference', and let you know that if you have a problem replacing the fin on the mirage drive or the rod, let me know and I'll pitch in for you. Every bit helps.
Well done, and if you need someone to talk to, I'm available.
Once again, well done.
Regards
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Re: Man overboard western port 16th Jan 2016
Great work mate, the same reason I don't lash rods, I don't care about gear, it can be replaced.
So did you get to them, and the guy in the water that was rescuing the mate help him into your yak and then you hammered it in. Sounds like a bloody stressful situation.
I wonder if that's a situation you pull an epirb if you have one, or is 000 better
So did you get to them, and the guy in the water that was rescuing the mate help him into your yak and then you hammered it in. Sounds like a bloody stressful situation.
I wonder if that's a situation you pull an epirb if you have one, or is 000 better
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Re: Man overboard western port 16th Jan 2016
Well done Pietro. Excellent work.
I had a similar situation few months ago when Mr Tangle was trying to pass me a gummy on a windy and choppy day. He ended up in the water and the gummy was lost too. Thinking about it, now I laugh but I really really panicked that day. I just did not know what to do. It was towards the end of winter so that water was a bit cold. Mr Tangles tried re entering the kayak twice and failed. Choppers was close by, I was screaming for him. I just could not figure out how to help him. I was scared that if I got to close to him, with wind and chops what if the kayak hits him on the head or some thing.
Any how no one was hurt that day . It took me a few launches after that to recover from that.
I have the same question hammertym's raised. Would this be a valid reason to use EPIRB?
Once again, very well done Pietro good thinking and execution. Proud of what you did
Cheers,
Leejo
I had a similar situation few months ago when Mr Tangle was trying to pass me a gummy on a windy and choppy day. He ended up in the water and the gummy was lost too. Thinking about it, now I laugh but I really really panicked that day. I just did not know what to do. It was towards the end of winter so that water was a bit cold. Mr Tangles tried re entering the kayak twice and failed. Choppers was close by, I was screaming for him. I just could not figure out how to help him. I was scared that if I got to close to him, with wind and chops what if the kayak hits him on the head or some thing.
Any how no one was hurt that day . It took me a few launches after that to recover from that.
I have the same question hammertym's raised. Would this be a valid reason to use EPIRB?
Once again, very well done Pietro good thinking and execution. Proud of what you did
Cheers,
Leejo
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Re: Man overboard western port 16th Jan 2016
000 would definately be better in that situation. Setting off an EPIRB goes via the satellite to the rescue services in Canberra. They will initiate search and rescue operations - not an ambulance. In this situation an ambulance is what was needed straight away so the right choice was made to call 000. If you were waiting on an EPIRB call out it may take 30 minutes plus before rescue services found you, then they'd have to call in an ambulance.hammertym wrote: I wonder if that's a situation you pull an epirb if you have one, or is 000 better
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Re: Man overboard western port 16th Jan 2016
Well done pietro, you not only saved a young mans life, but saved his family from a lifetime of heart ache. You have done one of the best things a human can do, and hopefuly the sea gods will reward you accordingly i hope your doing well with it all
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Re: Man overboard western port 16th Jan 2016
shane wrote:000 would definately be better in that situation. Setting off an EPIRB goes via the satellite to the rescue services in Canberra. They will initiate search and rescue operations - not an ambulance. In this situation an ambulance is what was needed straight away so the right choice was made to call 000. If you were waiting on an EPIRB call out it may take 30 minutes plus before rescue services found you, then they'd have to call in an ambulance.hammertym wrote: I wonder if that's a situation you pull an epirb if you have one, or is 000 better
Thanks Shane, makes sense.
But if Pietro wasnt in a situation to bring him to the beach for what ever reason. I assume it would be EPIRB isnt it?
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Re: Man overboard western port 16th Jan 2016
An EPIRB ma6 be useful in that situation but I'd still look to other options first. Remember an EPIRB is essent8ally calling in the cavalry - search and rescue choppers, planes and boats. All they know is that the vessel registered to the EPIRB is in trouble in the location where the EPIRB was set off. There's no way to communicate the nature of the emergency through an EPIRB.
My first preference in that situation is 000 to get an ambulance on the way. 000 can also be used to get the water police on the scene to assist. The next option I would also go to is VHF channel 16, that will bring in water police, coast guard and also any boats in the area able to render assistance. Both these options allow you to communicate what the emergency is and specify the type of assistance required. If you're out of mobile or radio range and in trouble then there's no replacement for an EPIRB.
My first preference in that situation is 000 to get an ambulance on the way. 000 can also be used to get the water police on the scene to assist. The next option I would also go to is VHF channel 16, that will bring in water police, coast guard and also any boats in the area able to render assistance. Both these options allow you to communicate what the emergency is and specify the type of assistance required. If you're out of mobile or radio range and in trouble then there's no replacement for an EPIRB.
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Re: Man overboard western port 16th Jan 2016
Good call Shane. Makes sense too.
Hopefully I never have to make that choice but it's the risk we take every time we go out
Stay safe everyone
Hopefully I never have to make that choice but it's the risk we take every time we go out
Stay safe everyone
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