With diminished funding, the local lake staff is taking advantage of volunteers to augment the daily patrol. Recently my friend Mike (sometimes known as Eagle Eye) spotted a boat apparently in distress about 1/2 mile away. He went over to the boat to see what the problem was.
Mike: Is there a problem sir?
Boater: Yes, my motor is stalled, it won't start and nobody had acknowledged my signals for help.
Mike:Throw me your bow line sir and I'll tow you back
Boater: Haha, very funny. Thanks for the offer but his boat weighs over 3000 lbs. If you could just find somebody that would be appreciated.
Mike: Sorry, I'm all that's available. Throw me a line before the wind blows you into the vegetation.
Boater: OK. I'll be very impressed if you think you can do something.So Mike (sometimes known as Kilowatt) hauled the amazed boater back to the launch ramp against a small headwind. Here are some pics:
1. Dejected boater pondering how he will face the razzing at the ramp from his kayak tow.
2. Boater pleading not to have his picture taken.
Actually, the boater showed a good sense of humor about the whole affair and expressed his deep gratitude to the Hobie volunteers. After his first-hand demonstration of the Mirage Drive's "stump pulling" abilities, he is now considering getting one for himself.
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