====== Stories and Incident Reports ====== //"There are no new accidents, just new victims." // //{{:incidents_stories:rescue1.jpg?direct&400x192|rescue1.jpg}}// Bellingham Bay photo from [[https://youtu.be/b-CdP1NRw3M|video]] and [[:stories:calling_checklists_2_15_2020|this story]]………………………….. ---- Reports from national marine rescue organizations usually include all types of rescues and not just ones involving surfskis. As such a number of the links collected here may just be starting points that you will have to narrow down further in your search specifically for surfski or downwinding related reports. But some of the collections such as the ones from [[http://surfski.info/safety.html|surfski.info]] or [[:stories:bellingham_stories|Whatcom Paddlers]] are almost exclusively related to surfskis and/or downwinding. Stories from websites that are not just primarily related to organized rescue tend to include a mix of safety related incidents, enjoyable paddles, and paddler musings. **[[https://paddlerezine.com/blaming-the-victims/?fs=e&s=cl|Don't Shoot Our Messengers - Moulton Avery]]** ---- ===== Surfski and Downwinder Focused Stories ===== * **[[:stories:bellingham_stories|Whatcom Paddler Archives]]** (**mostly downwinding near Bellingham, WA**., but also reports from farther afield) * **Surfski.info Robin Mousley South Africa and Worldwide ** * [[https://surfski.info/safety.html|Surfski.info Safety Articles and Reports]] * [[https://surfski.info/forum/14-stories.html|Surfski.info Story Forum]] (mix of safety incidents, races, good runs, etc.) * … ---- ===== International Maritime Reports ===== * [[https://safety4sea.com/?s=kayak|Safety4Sea Reports With Kayak Mentions]] * … ---- ===== Australia ===== * [[https://www.amsa.gov.au/safety-navigation/search-and-rescue#collapseArea227|Australian Maritime Safety Authority Past Incidents]] * [[https://www.marinerescuensw.com.au/news-media/news/|Marine Rescue NSW Rescue Reports]] * … ---- ===== New Zealand ===== * [[https://www.coastguard.nz/about-us/survivor-stories/|Coast Guard Survivor Stories]] * [[https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/content/commercial/safety/accidents-reporting/accident-reports/default.asp|Maritime New Zealand Incident Reports]] scroll down to the link to recreational (kayak, etc.) reports * … ---- ===== South Africa ===== * [[https://www.surfski.info/safety.html|Surfski.info Incident Reports & Safety Discussions]] * [[https://www.nsri.org.za/news-stories/rescue-1|National Sea Rescue Institute Stories]] * … ---- ===== United States ===== * [[https://www.coldwatersafety.org/blog|US National Center for Cold Water Safety Case Studies]] * [[https://www.acrartex.com/survivor-stories/|ACR Survivors Club]] (all kinds of ventures, but you can find surfski and kayak rescue stories) * [[https://www.watersportsfoundation.com/programs/lessons-for-life-accidents-as-learning-experiences/|Water Sports Foundation Lessons For Life]] * [[https://www.chesapeakebaymagazine.com/paddleboarders-slapped-with-citations-on-severn-river-during-noreaster/|Forced "Rescue" Severn River]] Even if you have the proper equipment and skills, and exercise adequate caution there may be times when officials or bystanders lacking the experience to fully assess your margin of safety may call for or require your removal from the water. * **Pacific Northwest (USA/Canada)** * [[:stories:bellingham_stories|Whatcom Paddler Archives]] (mostly downwinding near Bellingham, WA., but also reports from farther afield) * [[https://www.kayakacademy.com/pages/accident-reports|Kayak Academy]] probably mostly sea kayak reports, but also some concerning surfskis and other boats * [[https://westcoastpaddler.com/community/forums/paddling-safety.7/|West Coast Paddler Incident Reports & Safety Discussions]] (Sea Kayak oriented, but conversations about conditions, locales, various paddling circumstances are relevant for most boaters) ---- Extreme Miller's Run - Can you see paddler lower right center? photo: Surfski.info [[https://www.surfski.info/latest-news/story/1687/surfski-safety-gear.html|safety gear article]] {{:incidents_stories:millersrunbig.png?direct&600x338}} ----