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eli_anderson
Since 04 Jun 2007
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So I had the best day ever, first one in the water by 10 a.m. On my Mega Booster 11m Edge RX  )) Nicely Wound!! NE wrapping swell right into the 'Log of Death' double up...and I found a mermaid...
Whilst I was kiting, I found a boat, floundering in the lagoon. So I got the Mermaid digits, and said I call her later, then landed and proceeded as follows:
Pushing three fishermen in there 'dead in the water' boat out to a Coast Guard recsue by 12:30! AND I'M GLAD THEY ARE ALL OK!
but really! As I started telling the guys how muCh shite they were gonna get from the Coast Guard, for ONLY HAVING 1 MOTOR ON THEIR BOAT AT THE FUCKINGEEE MOUTH OF THE GOD DAMN COLUMBIA RIVER....
.....and telling them just to ignore all the shit and just get back and start working on your boat...
....then one guy said 'dood, I have a 6 pack of beer on the boat! Are they gonna care?"
As I pushed there boat into the channel for rescue, noticed the boat was heavier and heavier, so on a large set of river swell, I noticed the boat had nearly filled with water...
....so just as I started to answer his question, I said, "dood, is that a bucket?"
He said "yeah, 5-gallon"
....I said " can you hear me?
He just stared at me
...I said "what's your name"
He Said "G*#@"
....I said "Grab that fukn bucket and start bailing water"
He said " Bail" and looked as if he was going to jump out, but just stood on top of a cooler full of ............. a 6-pack.
So I yelled at the other 2 guys, ntil someone figured out what bailing water is, I explained it to them, but they probably only hear the f s and dh words coming out of my mouth, doods were shocked the boat was nearly rolling and the brand new motor wouldn't start!
onCE THE doods were bailing water, and the coast guard was coming into hook up,
I asked "how was the crab"
they said " we haven't tossed a pot"
I just shut the f up at that point, and waived goodbye as the CG towed away what I had respect for until I realized they hadn't a crab on the boat!
Finally, got the fn boat out of the kite jetty lagoon, and on it's way out of our way.
If you learn from this story, take this to heart:
Always roll with 2 motors on the N. Stip
Always check the weather!
And never roll around with just a 6 pack....cause the guy pushing your boat wants a pony keg!
Pushing three fishermen in there 'dean in the water' boat out to a Coast Guard recsue by 12:30! [/i]
Photo Credit: Konrad Anderson
thanks for keeping an eye on me bro!
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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lks
Since 06 Nov 2007
117 Posts
Anchorage, Alaska
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| Sun Jan 10, 10 10:17 pm Hi...I'm Eli... |
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...and I'm here to pump you up!
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| Headline: Kiter saves boaters. |
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jackZ
Since 13 Apr 2008
355 Posts
Devon Alberta ca.
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| Sun Jan 10, 10 10:28 pm Coast gaurd |
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Well done , Eli ,
I'm at a loss for words for the people in that boat ? What were they thinking , a six pack , jeeesh !
Do you think they learned from it , I hope so .
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Vladiator
Since 06 Jun 2009
252 Posts
Napels FL
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| Sun Jan 10, 10 10:55 pm !!! |
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| Good job Man!!!
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Nak
Since 19 May 2005
4305 Posts
Camas
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| Sun Jan 10, 10 11:17 pm |
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And those guys probably think we're the crazy ones. 
Nice work Eli!!!  Glad you guys had a great day. 
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bulae99
Since 12 Jul 2006
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| Mon Jan 11, 10 6:50 am Eli you are a HERO!!! Nice |
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That is an amazing story!! Great stuff
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captain crusty
Since 30 Aug 2005
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| Mon Jan 11, 10 10:51 am |
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| looks like they need a bigger boat for columbia nav in jan? wtf
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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| Mon Jan 11, 10 11:47 am |
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Those doods were under-geared and under-beer'd. 
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Chooch
Since 18 Nov 2007
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| Mon Jan 11, 10 11:49 am |
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Crazy Eli! I feel bad for the Coast Guard...they have to deal with shitheads like that every day 
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Baconyoulikeapig
Since 27 Jun 2009
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| Mon Jan 11, 10 3:42 pm |
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haha I was abord the first cg small boat to arrive on sceen for that. All I could think about was going kiting! Looked like you guys were having SO much fun.
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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Portland
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| Mon Jan 11, 10 4:17 pm |
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| Baconyoulikeapig wrote: | | haha I was abord the first cg small boat to get on sceen for that. All I could think about was going kiting! Looked like you guys were having SO much fun. |
Awesome!
so how many boneheads do you rescue a month - I imagine that team Boston Whaler is pretty typical - anyone piloting an inner tube?
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Baconyoulikeapig
Since 27 Jun 2009
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| Mon Jan 11, 10 8:05 pm |
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Heres a better clarity picture. Although small.
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mcsailor0303
Since 18 Mar 2009
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The Dalles
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| Tue Jan 12, 10 7:47 am hahaha |
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| lota dollas...NO CENTS!
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
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| Tue Jan 12, 10 11:02 am |
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| Baconyoulikeapig wrote: | | haha I was abord the first cg small boat to arrive on sceen for that. All I could think about was going kiting! Looked like you guys were having SO much fun. |
Sweet, I love the photo you posted. At first glance it seems all business like; CG catching a tow rope from the passengers on the boat that is in distress. But with a second glance, one can see the fun going on/kite in the background (look at the circle the CG person makes with their hands while catching the tope rope.)
Just like a mullet, business upfront, party in the back.
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Baconyoulikeapig
Since 27 Jun 2009
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| Tue Jan 12, 10 11:19 am |
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| Sasquatch wrote: | Sweet, I love the photo you posted. At first glance it seems all business like; CG catching a tow rope from the passengers on the boat that is in distress. But with a second glance, one can see the fun going on/kite in the background (look at the circle the CG person makes with their hands while catching the tope rope.)
Just like a mullet, business upfront, party in the back. |
What your seeing is actually a crew member paying out line, we always pass the tow line. And good catch in that picture, I hadn't noticed the kite in the background. Now I might have to post a full size for a better view. 
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eli_anderson
Since 04 Jun 2007
507 Posts
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| Tue Jan 12, 10 4:57 pm |
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| Baconyoulikeapig wrote: | | haha I was abord the first cg small boat to arrive on sceen for that. All I could think about was going kiting! Looked like you guys were having SO much fun. |
and bro! It was epic, warm considering the east winds. thanks for sharing that pic.
Did they pass their safety inspection?
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