Thanks to anonymous Jet Ski pilot

[ThePerchik]

Last weekend i was kitesurfing Jamaica Bay off of Plumb Beach NY. I was about 1 mile offshore but way outside the boat channel. Gusts went to low 30's and my kite started to collapse as that was outside its wind range. I ended up being violently dragged more than halfway back to shore. I already had my hand on the emergency release but figured i should wait till i am closer to shore. Just then the wind calmed back down to a managable 25 mph. My board (very much like a wake board) was lost in the violence. I had no chance of dragging that far upwind without my board. I was ready to bit the bullet and accept the $700 loss. Just then a jetski was driving by about 50 or so feet upwind of me. He saw me wave to him and went to help me out. He tought i was drowning which was not the case. He then spent a good 10 minutes driving around looking for my board, found it and got it to me.

So if you are on this forum, THANK YOU!!!!!

 

[mainexile]

Re: Thanks to anonymous Jet Ski pilot

Obviously, he was one of the considerate jet flea operators - the ones you don't hear too much about.

 

[hubbard53]

Re: Thanks to anonymous Jet Ski pilot

that's awesome. jet skiers and power boaters get a bad rap, especially on this forum, so its good to see a positive story