Post by rider1200 on Jul 30, 2010 12:35:45 GMT -5
Some of us remember the Coast Guard coming out to graciously rescue a few members of RWS not so long ago (and the news story that was inflated more than my kite) so I thought I'd return the favor and aid in the missing swimmer search last night.
With 10-15mph NW winds & my 15m I was able to cover a grid about 1/2 mile wide by 1/2 mile out starting at the Bay Outlet and heading East. I was able to get a birds eye view from about 8 feet (my highest jump yet!) but no swimmer in sight. I also looked underwater twice with my face but the visibility was bad so I decided to drag my body a few zigzags lines instead (on way back to board!).
I'm sure I was as useful to them as they were to us so I plan to help out again just as soon as the weather cooperates!
With 10-15mph NW winds & my 15m I was able to cover a grid about 1/2 mile wide by 1/2 mile out starting at the Bay Outlet and heading East. I was able to get a birds eye view from about 8 feet (my highest jump yet!) but no swimmer in sight. I also looked underwater twice with my face but the visibility was bad so I decided to drag my body a few zigzags lines instead (on way back to board!).
I'm sure I was as useful to them as they were to us so I plan to help out again just as soon as the weather cooperates!
