Fatal accident on Buzzards Bay

[davidpm]

Originally Posted by bubb2

I give a dollar to a doughnut that the boat was on auto and the owner stepped away helm for a "second" and a 14 year old paniced when he saw another boat. It happens don't ask how I know

Can't leave it like that!!! How do you know??

[bubb2]

Originally Posted by davidpm

Can't leave it like that!!! How do you know??

Please read post #20 of this thread and click the link.

[davidpm]

Originally Posted by R100S

CC found me at fault as the 70" was the stand on vessel. End of story.......

Exactly how was this determination made?

[sailaway21]

Originally Posted by davidpm

Exactly how was this determination made?

Uh, maybe because he wasn't able to manoeuver his boat as required by the Rules of the Road even though he possessed all the gear to do so but elected not to use it? To wit, another sail and an outboard motor.

[knothead]

Originally Posted by jimmalkin

Warren G. Hathaway, 66, of Dartmouth, publisher emeritus of Hathaway Newspapers, part of the SouthCoast Media Group, sat for two hours with investigators Tuesday, he said. But he would not disclose details of the interview, except to say how impressed he was by the thoroughness and professionalism of those handling the case, including state, local and environmental police.
"They have asked me a million questions. They are doing one thorough job, I will tell you that. But they're not jumping to any conclusions," he said.

We here at SailNet can take care of the jumping to conclusions part.

[sailingdog]

I generally try to pass behind any vessel crossing my path... If the wind dies or something else happens, it will usually give me more options than if I had tried to pass in front of them...and usually doesn't leave them in a position to ram me.

[Jonesee]

What became of the investigation? What were the findings?

[recycle]

I was in Cutty that day and it was a clear day with great visibility. Had to be a no watch in the helm cause of the accident.

[jimmalkin]

SouthCoasttoday.com report as of 30th July on this tragedy:
NEW BEDFORD — It will be late this week at the earliest before Bristol County District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter reveals any details about the inquiry into a boat crash that killed David "D.J." Walsh of Dartmouth nearly two weeks ago, according to a spokesman for the prosecutor.
"We don't want to be hasty, we want to be right," said Sutter spokesman Gregg Miliote. He would reveal nothing further.
As of last week, analysts were being sent the various computers and electronic navigation equipment on board Mr. Walsh's sailboat, the Priority, and the 63-foot power boat, the Reasons, that hit it from behind on July 18 off of South Dartmouth.
Mr. Walsh, 64, of Dartmouth, was past chairman of the Buzzards Bay Regatta and the retired president of Teledyne Rodney Metals, a specialty metals manufacturer. He was knocked overboard and killed while his sailing partner, Warren Hathaway, also of Dartmouth, was thrown around below decks, emerging cut and bruised but otherwise not seriously hurt.
Mr. Hathaway has praised the professionalism of Mr. Sutter's investigation and abided by the D.A.'s request that he reveal nothing of what was discussed.
The Reasons is owned by Fred M. Bevins III, 60, of Gloucester, who was aboard with his wife and 14-year-old grandson at the time of the accident. Investigators have not revealed who was at the wheel of the Reasons when it struck the Priority.
The boat was released last week to Mr. Bevins, who brought it back to Gloucester.

[Jonesee]

Interesting that they released the boat. A guy I know was involved in a fatal boat accident and his was not released until the grand jury made their finding. It was considered evidence until then. If memory serves me, it was a year before he got it back.

Please keep us posted on the findings.