Willard Drowning

[RockyRaab2]

News says they are still looking for a 51-yo man who "became separated from his boat" on Willard over the weekend. 

No name given. Hope it wasn't a BFT regular.

[lovetofish]

Sad news, just another reason to wear your life jacket all the time.

[TubeDude]

From Channel 4 News:

According to a press release from the Utah Division of State Parks, Robert Mittendorf, who is from Weber County, was swimming with his son near their boat when a sudden storm came through the area. The two were reportedly separated from their boat, but Mittendorf’s son managed to swim back and tried to grab a life jacket for his father.

[sliverslinger]

So very ! Prayers for everyone involved.

[RockyRaab2]

The usual scenario is a guy boating alone tries to pee over the side when a wave comes from behind and dumps him overboard.

I carry a small plastic bucket on a cord. Pee in the bucket, then hold the cord to rinse it over the side. No precarious balancing on the gunwale. In a pinch, I could even do a #2 in it. And I wear an inflatable PFD from dock to dock.

[Redrebel]

I grew up surfing, playing water polo and competing swimming. However, whenever I’m on an open body of water I have my life jacket on. Not saying this to rub salt in a wound. Thoughts are with the family.

[Paddler]

Willard can get quite rough in hurry, I've been caught out up there a couple of times. Several years ago a storm blew up so bad I had spray up over my bimini. I saw a small boat heading back toward the south marina with two people aboard into the 2-3' wind waves. I knew they were going to get pretty soaked, but didn't realize the danger they were in.

When I got back to the north marina a couple of Parks guy were about to launch their boat. They said a small boat had capsized and two people were in the water. I found out later that the two were a grandad and his grandson. I remember that the grandson had his cell phone in a plastic zip lock, so was able to dial 911. I shudder to think how narrow their escape was.

[BearLakeFishGuy]

With it being 80+F water it should not take very long for the person to float up. Its very , but this can be prevented.

[meancuznalfy]

So , lots of drownings this year, been quite a few in Montana, one was a guy going in after a fishing pole.

[wiperhunter2]

Guess they found him today.

[Gone Forever]

The usual scenario is a guy boating alone tries to pee over the side when a wave comes from behind and dumps him overboard.

I carry a small plastic bucket on a cord. Pee in the bucket, then hold the cord to rinse it over the side. No precarious balancing on the gunwale. In a pinch, I could even do a #2 in it. And I wear an inflatable PFD from dock to dock.

This exact scenario is why I bought a bigger boat.
I also wear an auto inflate PFD from dock to dock.

[oldguy]

The usual scenario is a guy boating alone tries to pee over the side when a wave comes from behind and dumps him overboard.

I carry a small plastic bucket on a cord. Pee in the bucket, then hold the cord to rinse it over the side. No precarious balancing on the gunwale. In a pinch, I could even do a #2 in it. And I wear an inflatable PFD from dock to dock.

This exact scenario is why I bought a bigger boat.
I also wear an auto inflate PFD from dock to dock.

Dock to dock is the only way to go!!!