Drinking and boating = problem

[coldfeet]

Just got a sad e mail from the owner of my camp near the Berkshires (copake ny), a 22 y/o guy went out drinking and kayaking late Tues night, sad ending.....flipped over with no pfd.....he drowned......I worked with this guy for 3 summers, great guy, really bad decision......he was tall, strong and a great tennis player, but it goes to show that the freezing water kills.....maybe the drinking contributed who knows......but right now app 600-700 kids from my camp are getting a sad lesson in life.....please be careful.....I don't know the link, just google it...

 

[ROCKYSUMMIT]

Wow, that's a terrible story. It's really sad... maybe young (and old) people can learn from this. Condolences to his family.
-Tony

 

[coldfeet]

yea tony, the older I get the more consertative I'm becoming.....

 

[IndianChris]

David,
Really terrible news. Sorry you lost a friend
Chris.

 

[spider solo]

Yes, sorry to hear the news. That has got to be so hard to deal with for his friends and family especially right now, on what would normally be a more joyous time.

It's a tough one for sure.

 

[Rick]

Always sad to hear of a loss.
Who owned the Kayak and the launch property?
i.e. Is this going to cause a legal issue/liability lawsuit for the owner of the camp?

 

[ALGonquin Bob]

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--kayakerdies1231dec31,0,5470774.story

 

[coldfeet]

Rik, they probably went out with a camp owned kayak and launched on camp property....The camp is actually having a winter reunion this weekend and I don't want to bring up the subject.....I do know that during the summer I had to ask permission from the lifeguards to go out in my own kayak to go for a paddle..plus you need to wear a pfd.......kids are watching so i want to set a good example....no one can go in a boat unless the lifeguards are on duty....