01-02-2008, 08:51 PM
Elsinore Nessie got him... No just kiddin', He fell victim to the "lack of planning" part of this trip. 1.)He went into water he was ill prepared to be in. 2.) No life jacket3. Alone 4.) Not being familiar with his craft. 5.) Wind blowing like hell.
Elsinore is just as safe as any other lake if you just use common sense. Like any other lake that has fast boats and water skies it is just best to stay off it during the weekends. Or at least go early and get out of the way before the onslaught comes. Stay aware and do a scan all the way around every minute or two. Carry a loud whistle or airhorn. And if you do sink, stay with the floating part of you rig no matter what. Its much easier to see than just a bobbing head. I've had the unfortunate task of pulling poor souls out of the water both alive and otherwise. I much prefer the former.
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Elsinore is just as safe as any other lake if you just use common sense. Like any other lake that has fast boats and water skies it is just best to stay off it during the weekends. Or at least go early and get out of the way before the onslaught comes. Stay aware and do a scan all the way around every minute or two. Carry a loud whistle or airhorn. And if you do sink, stay with the floating part of you rig no matter what. Its much easier to see than just a bobbing head. I've had the unfortunate task of pulling poor souls out of the water both alive and otherwise. I much prefer the former.
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