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Kayaker hit by Navy Hovercraft

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 6:38 am
by Steve
According to news reports, a kayaker was "run over" in thick fog by a Navy hovercraft here in St. Andrews Bay. The paddler, who was "covered with blood", was spotted by the Florida Water Patrol when he returned to a ramp. He was given a verbal warning for "having a light in his possession and failing to use it. The kayaker was treated and released at a local hospital.

Re: Kayaker hit by Navy Hovercraft

Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:43 pm
by Art Haberland
as fast as those things are.. would his light have even made a difference?

I am glad he is more or less ok.. that had to be a very scary experience