wheels 543 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I can not believe anyone in a little tinny was out in that today. But what a complete bunch of dumbnuts to be out in it with no lifejackets..... yet again. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/7965991 ... f-Auckland Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Unfortunately events like this are what drives officialdom to create legislation that impacts negatively on the majority due to the poor judgement of a few. Tragic and totally avoidable. Link to post Share on other sites
Chewing Gum 17 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Unfortunately events like this are what drives officialdom to create legislation that impacts negatively on the majority due to the poor judgement of a few. Tragic and totally avoidable. I was about to post similar sentiments. It was blowing last night and today. If this leads to calls for compulsory lifejackets I will be a very unhappy chappy. What ever happened to commonsense ? Two rescues in one day ! Link to post Share on other sites
philstar 61 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 incredible, once again darwins theory occurs. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 You only have to look out the bloody window to see how windy and rough it was out there today. Far out. Maybe a rule that idiots should not be aloud to own boats is in order? Link to post Share on other sites
Chewing Gum 17 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 You only have to look out the bloody window to see how windy and rough it was out there today. Far out. Maybe a rule that idiots should not be aloud to own boats is in order? Too many rules already - you can never stop people doing foolhardy things if they are determined to do it. Rules just take the fun out of it for everyone else. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 You only have to look out the bloody window to see how windy and rough it was out there today. Far out. Maybe a rule that idiots should not be aloud to own boats is in order? Too many rules already - you can never stop people doing foolhardy things if they are determined to do it. Rules just take the fun out of it for everyone else. I guess the human race is stronger because of it? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 will end up same as WOF's, endless rules to be obeyed and a small minority will do continue to do what they lik and ignore them all. This will result in more accidents and more red tape, licensing etc- endless cycle and more costs which wont really change anything Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 249 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 will end up same as WOF's, endless rules to be obeyed and a small minority will do continue to do what they lik and ignore them all. This will result in more accidents and more red tape, licensing etc- endless cycle and more costs which wont really change anything Gotta agree, while I am actually in favor of some form of licensing or registration for boats, this is another example of natural selection. You just can't legislate against this level of stupidity. Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 249 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Sorry but all the rules needed to prosecute these guys are already in place. Lifejackets have to be carried and worn when conditions dictate. Be hard to argue that conditions didn't necessitate wearing lifejackets when a couple of your passengers are dead I would think? Link to post Share on other sites
banaari 27 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 One word - "sad" I would be very curious to know if the per-capita drowning rate in the Islands is as high as among the Pasifika community resident in NZ. i.e. Are NZ waters significantly less forgiving and is that a factor? Link to post Share on other sites
Tia Dalma 0 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Darwin wins again Link to post Share on other sites
Grinna 2 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 That's a nice avatar you've got there Tia .... is that a jacaranda? Link to post Share on other sites
Tia Dalma 0 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 That's a nice avatar you've got there Tia .... is that a jacaranda? Aye - it may be dat it is. Color dat warms de eyes like rum warms de blood. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 ....anyhoooo. +1 on the "what is wrong with some people?". Probably best that I don't volunteer for coastgaurd. I'd probably get arrested for assulating some [insert expletive here] in an overloaded, under-equipped tinny out in bad weather conditions. Link to post Share on other sites
Terry B 70 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 ....anyhoooo. +1 on the "what is wrong with some people?". Probably best that I don't volunteer for coastgaurd. I'd probably get arrested for assulating some [insert expletive here] in an overloaded, under-equipped tinny out in bad weather conditions. You're right, wouldn't wanna get caught "assulating" anyone! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Opps! Freudain Slip?! "Assaulting!" Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Seven adults in a 4.9 metre boat.The skipper should be prosecuted for overloading and not enough pfd's ABSOLUTELY!! Its a very clear case of manslaughter, actions which could result in death without the intent to do so. Link to post Share on other sites
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