Runaway boat in Gilford

Rich · 07-06-2024, 08:28 AM

Here's the original full video, if you haven't seen it yet:

https://youtu.be/79W09Cx5PL4

How it happened:

The LWSA uses tennis balls as a training aid for the students.

The instructor (capt that fell out) was reaching down over the gunnel to grab a tennis ball in the water. At that moment, one of the student's boat tipped and his boom struck the throttle forward and threw the instructor out of the boat.

Luckily it was running in a tight circle, and no one was hurt!

Yes, I saw most of it, except the capt getting thrown out.

Brady (the teen that jumped into the runaway boat) is only 17 and is headed to the Navy in two months.

07-06-2024, 08:28 AM	#1
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,256 Thanks: 74 Thanked 348 Times in 237 Posts	Here's the original full video, if you haven't seen it yet: https://youtu.be/79W09Cx5PL4 How it happened: The LWSA uses tennis balls as a training aid for the students. The instructor (capt that fell out) was reaching down over the gunnel to grab a tennis ball in the water. At that moment, one of the student's boat tipped and his boom struck the throttle forward and threw the instructor out of the boat. Luckily it was running in a tight circle, and no one was hurt! Yes, I saw most of it, except the capt getting thrown out. Brady (the teen that jumped into the runaway boat) is only 17 and is headed to the Navy in two months. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com Get a backup/duplicate RF DESS Key for your SeaDoo, CanAm or SkiDoo RideKey.app