Boat crashes into Jet Ski! Who is at fault here?

@snoopstp4189

11 ай бұрын

if you have to ask then you're really kinda a dum bazz...

@WmRob

11 ай бұрын

The jet skis were operating in a transiting area while the boat was traveling in a direct fashion. The jet skis should not be maneuvering in transiting areas like that. Then the jet skis operators began acting like thugs even though the ski was at fault.

@nigelmaisey272

11 ай бұрын

Jet ski at fault all day long …. 🤬🤬🤬

@BoycottChinaa

11 ай бұрын

Jet skis always at fault

@heirloomburn8087

11 ай бұрын

Jet ski riders , like motorcyclists think they’re somehow guardians of proper motoring All the while outside the law

I was there watching the 4th of July boating per routine, front row seats watching this happen. It was (per usual) the jet skiers fault. They were messing around in the north side of the inlet inside the entrance doing tricks and jumping over wakes absolutely ignoring traffic rules. The boat was coming in on the right side of the inlet, as he’s supposed to, had multiple boats close behind him and multiple jet skiers crossing in front of his path and messing around him. The jet skier crossed into his path last second and tried to make a turn to portside but couldn’t get out of the way on time. Also, what you don’t see on the video is that the captain had another jet sky and rocks nearby on his starboard side and couldn’t make a big turn to dodge (although you can see last second he did try to avoid once he noticed the jet sky being a total idiot and actually get in his path last second). But I don’t think he actually got hit, might have just been the boats wake, but maybe just grazed him. What’s fucked up is that the lame jet skiers posse ganged up on the boater and when the police got there it was multiple jet skiers words against the captain’s. Bottom line: it’s the larger vessels right of way, he’s on the right side of the inlet, he can’t stop or reduce speed to quickly cause he has multiple large vessels behind him also at cruising speed, also jet sky is on port side of vessel so he has red light (not that it really matters in this situation, but a nice detail) and the jet skiers where fucking around in the inlet where they shouldn’t. Sad that this guy’s 4th of July had to be ruined by typical jet skiers behavior

@nboddie1036

11 ай бұрын

The video shows facts. Everything else is chatter. Boat captain did nothing wrong.

@davefraatz8429

11 ай бұрын

Jet Skit overall at fault, but what kind of Captain puts a surfboard up creating a blind spot like that! Contributing factor.

@OriginalDon7

11 ай бұрын

Not the best spot for it sure. constructive criticism, but a lil nit picky

@googlefuuplayad9055

10 ай бұрын

@@davefraatz8429 yes 😅😂😂

@suzannebastable7207

10 ай бұрын

Exactly! Boats have the right of way! Period end of story! Jet skier should get a ticket for not following the rules!

These jet ski idiots were doing circles in the inlet jumping boat wakes it is a high-volume channel not a playground and they shouldn't be obstructing the inlet like this and are totally at fault for circling right in front of the boat.

@southerncross86

11 ай бұрын

They behaviour is nearly to suicidal or criminal

@wazup3333

11 ай бұрын

Where else are they going to get waves to jump

Jet skis should be banned inside the inlet unless entering or leaving. No playing in or within 500 yards of the inlet. Jet skiers are a menace.

@kevineldracher9297

11 ай бұрын

Exactly doing loop de loos in an inlet isn't the smartest idea I've ever seen.

@googlefuuplayad9055

10 ай бұрын

Yes, maybe it should be banned, but all other boats manage it, to go in at normal speed. Also if you see ppl like that doing shit, u can't go with that speed.

@wcresponder

10 ай бұрын

Same note larger vessels should have restricted speed in inlet. There's no need to be blasting through a confined waterway.

@vandersgarage4682

10 ай бұрын

@@wcresponder There is a certain speed you HAVE to go if you want to make it through that inlet safely. You cant idle through it. It never works well. AND all boats slow down well before the bridge, which is the idle speed border. I understand you're trying to play devils advocate, but try harder.

@wcresponder

10 ай бұрын

@@vandersgarage4682 Really.. you have to maintain a certain speed? WOW! Who would have thought it. That speed didn't need to be three quarter full. No one said idle through, try again. It's the rules to slow down at or before the bridge. It's also the law for the captain/operator to operate their craft in a safe manner. You need to try harder.

The jet skiers can never seem to simply pass out of or in to the inlet like the boats do. They treat it like their own little water park.

As both a boater first, and someone who enjoys a blast on the jet ski it always infuriates me to see jet skis playing in a busy channel. That’s like doing donuts on the interstate and wondering why you got hit… but to be fair the boat could probably have shed a few knots ahead of coming into a busy inlet.

@ypaulbrown

10 ай бұрын

yep

@JOnathan11911

10 ай бұрын

Facts! Finally a good comment

@Carlos-lh3bq

10 ай бұрын

YEAH instantly throttle down when this moron intentionally gets infront of you and then stuff your bow and get filled with water. this is like going 70mph (speed limit) on the right lane and then a guy merging infront of you going 30. it doesn't work like that Kyle

George is the best cop in bal harbour, hands down. He’s been there for more than 15 years, a true professional at what he does.

@googlefuuplayad9055

10 ай бұрын

Nice ☺️👍

I own several Jet skis and it was definitely the jet skis fault. These type of riders make us all look bad.

@Ray56z

11 ай бұрын

Same as riders fell about these crotch rocket rice burners. My life is more important than a momentarily thrill. I got my thrills on closed course motocross tracks riding for a factory team-not on public roads where everyone is not of the same mindset, awareness.

@whelmanlandry

10 ай бұрын

Really ? Wow

@spitymaeh

10 ай бұрын

Same with chopper clowns riding around on the freeways in packs. They act like Britney Spears crying for attention and don't realise they are just annoying for everyone else and put a bad light on other bikers.

@johnalberto7855

9 ай бұрын

Yes, you are so right it's always the few who pay for rest of us.

@rickwhite3181

6 ай бұрын

​@@Ray56zme too I race Motocross from 1983 until 1990 125 and 250 cc at New England sports committee nesc what a great to be in our sport bikes were changing every year .

Jet ski was absolutely in the wrong. Dude did a 360 in a matter of seconds and expecting a big boat to stop within that amount of time?

Saw the whole event . Three jet skiers performing some tricks right at the entrance of the inlet . How stupid is that . He was lucky he didn’t die there . Go do tricks somewhere else not in a heavy traffic area . Boat owner has the right of way and was responsible enough to stop after the incident.

@deaninchina01

10 ай бұрын

If it’s a heavy traffic area then why travel so fast. Skippers of both vessels gave moronic displays of seamanship.

@BoltRM

10 ай бұрын

The boat was definitely traveling too fast into the inlet.

@xxxmina

10 ай бұрын

Why didn't he stop before he hit the skies? The skies didn't just pop up in front of him. He either didn't see them or expected them to scramble out of his way.

@erikkayV

9 ай бұрын

@@xxxmina Just when I think no one has a sense of humor anymore.

@stephenj8576

7 ай бұрын

are there no wake bouys?@@BoltRM

I ride through Haulover constantly. A netski trying to jump a wave almost landed in the bow of my boat a year ago. Jetskis should NOT be allowed to hang around the inlet! They should go in and out ONLY! THEY ARE RECKLESS. Boaters should always be conscious while going in and out of this inlet.

At least the cops got there quick.

Jet skis are quickly becoming the bicyclist of the seas

@setoredan

11 ай бұрын

"Share the road" or in this case "Share the water" :)

@jamesclark4

11 ай бұрын

​@setoredan bikes on roads it's the dumbest thing to ever be considered Edit peddle bikes

@disorderlymovement

11 ай бұрын

They are the "crotch rockets of rush hour"

@setoredan

11 ай бұрын

@@jamesclark4 I so agree

@rea8755

10 ай бұрын

Florida #1 in Pedestrian and bicycle deaths...hmmm wonder why. My car is bigger I had right of way

Boat had the right of way, the skies were clearly playing unsafely in a high traffic area.

Imagine being in your 30s and wearing a Halloween mask while jet skiing lmao

@kevineldracher9297

11 ай бұрын

Omg I have to rewatch I didn't even notice that

@orwellknew9112

10 ай бұрын

Morons.

I’m just saying that logically any bigger object takes more time to maneuver and stop than a smaller craft. Same applies on most roads. If you’re riding a motorcycle and you cutoff a semi you shouldn’t count on the semi knowing you’re there or taking action to protect you. You have the tools to avoid danger. You just have to apply some common sense

@businessraptor127

11 ай бұрын

Hate to break it to you but sense is no longer common. Entitlement is.

@deaninchina01

10 ай бұрын

The boating rules do indeed take such common sense into account, it’s up to you as the captain to maintain a safe speed so you can react to situations. It might not be someone being stupid which puts them in your path. And even if it is someone being stupid you need to maintain a safe speed. That is what a skilled skipper does.

@deaninchina01

10 ай бұрын

@@businessraptor127both sides of entitlement are on display here. It’s hard to tell if the skis were playing from the video, if they were then it’s a dangerous place to do that. The boat driving at high speed in narrow and congested water is also displaying a gigantic sense of entitlement, as well as breaking basic rules of seamanship.

@mtm1607

10 ай бұрын

Well said

I like how the Jet ski punks circle the vessel and try to splash him with wake... Captain should have tested his hull on the rest of them.

@googlefuuplayad9055

10 ай бұрын

😂😂 oh gawd

@kennybeans6115

10 ай бұрын

I bet south FL is crawling with those damn Puerto Ricans, lol.

@denislaouenan5553

10 ай бұрын

I didn't see any captain in the video until police got there...

@jlo7770

6 ай бұрын

Lmao and then what? Spend the rest of his life in a prison? Brilliant idea

The JET SKIS are like annoying little PESTS in the inlet...

I used to do iet ski tours for a living and you just dont mess around like this. Not through an inlet, nor in a shipping channel, or right in front of basically any other boat. You're the fastest, most maneuverable thing out there but you're also damn near invisible and you have absolutely no protection.

@rickwhite3181

6 ай бұрын

Yeah he's a snowflake

I am the captain of the boat, it doesn't show them playing in the inlet,I did slow down,horn on, and thought they moved out. Its like playing on I 95. I did check on the skier who was involved, he was ok. The other guy ,Yes I l9st my cool after the insults. Sorry it happened, and I'm happy no one was hurt.

@Gman333Xferrari

10 ай бұрын

Glad you're okay, what did the police do?

If a bunch of motorcycles were doing donuts and wheelies in a busy intersection and a car struck one of the motorcycles, I'd blame the motorcycle every time. Same logic applies here in my opinion

@CDAtheCPA

11 ай бұрын

Shall they be called…..boatercycles?

@Teppishc

10 ай бұрын

It the cars trying to edge through unpredictable moving bikes I can see that, if it ploughs through at 50 mph that would seem pretty reckless

Perhaps a future episode on Judge Judy. It would be entertaining to see the jet ski operator explain himself.

Imagine thinking your on a jet ski at an inlet and you dont want to yield to boats, and think ill just clog up the inlet fookin off. 😂😂😂

The Jetski driver and the captain seemed to have a a rather normal conversation, but the jetski driver's friend was yelling and escalating the whole situation, I think. In general, I think the Jetskis were at fault here. You can see that they are moving out of the way, which means they 1. Saw the big boat approaching, 2. they were in the middle of the Inlet, doing idk what, 3. the Jetski that got hit basically turned into the big boat. You can clearly see that he jetski oversteers and then it hits.

Jet skis are so quick to move around a big boat is clearly going the direction there heading if you are cutting in and out all over the place that's your problem. Jet skis in the wrong all day.

Jet skis should be banned from the inlet. We gotta deal with this knuckle heads all the time

jet skiers messing around in the inlet are like motorcyclists doing stunts on the interstate, eventually you're going to get got.

Its so funny how if we simply go fishing on the north side of the inlet they kick us out but nobody says anything when jetskiers act like this

I love how the jetskier was fine but hammed up the injuries once the police arrived. I mean, I suspected he was injured, a head injury being a dangerous possibility, but man, his demeanour changed from a tough guy to a sick kid with his momma when he was being inspected for injuries.

The incoming vessel definitely had the right of way.

Jet Ski riders are at fault. They are riding and coming dangerously close to boats in an ACTIVE boating lane. It's extremely hazardous for them to be in this right of way especially at Haulover Inlet where the size of vessels is larger than average. Boat Captains CANNOT see these small jet ski's. These Jet Ski Riders should be cited by the police.

As a fellow boat owner (kayak but who’s counting) I can say with certainty that the boat had the right of way, he was not changing direction and had the right of way.

@allanstraughan3966

11 ай бұрын

There is no such thing as right of way. The boat is obligated to avoid a collision, to manage his speed, and to match speed to the situation (among other things). The ski is obliged to do all of those things as well as maintaining speed and proper direction. Both skippers are to avoid collision and to use all means to monitor the water and traffic.

@billbell2311

11 ай бұрын

@@allanstraughan3966 Clearly stated in the Nav Rules: "RULE 8 Action to Avoid Collision (e) If necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, a vessel shall slacken her speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion."

@FireflyAereids

11 ай бұрын

​@@billbell2311yeap, which means, both vessels have every right to slow down. Seems neither of them did so.

@billbell2311

11 ай бұрын

@@FireflyAereids I taught boating safety for almost 20 years. The term "right of way" (in this context) isn't found in the Nav Rules. One vessel is the stand-on vessel and the other is the give-way vessel. Under the Nav Rules, both captains are responsible for taking whatever action is necessary (in keeping with good seamanship) to avoid a collision. One captain may be more at fault; however, they're both responsible.

@FireflyAereids

11 ай бұрын

@@billbell2311 yeap, I get you. And that's what I mean. Both have responsibility but neither actually did. At the end of the day, despite all the specific rules in the colreg, the distilled principle is always "lookout, keep right, big eats small, power avoids unpowered/restricted, slow down, turn away/behind to avoid a collision" The ski was acting like an idiot. The boat was standon and keeping stbd. But in a high traffic situation, boat wasnt slowing down either. Hence, both are buffoons.

The dog was listening to both sides.

Jetskiers are like mosquitos who won't go away.

Looks like the jet ski which got hit was playing about in the surf in the inlet. Really stupid idea, the boat had little chance of seeing it in among the waves

Can’t take my eyes from the dog like “Humans 🙄”

Full moon last night so people are still nuts in addition to it being a holiday. Not to mention, the less maneuverable boat has the right of way so that pretty much counts the jet skis out right off the bat. They practically drove right into the boat. Boat should have taken some preventative action, but I'd say the jet skis were riding unpredictably and failed to yield.

That's like playing a game of pickleball on the interstate.

🛑🛑 Jetskis screwing around in the Inlet is a bad idea. They were like that in Ocean City Maryland when we ran out of there. The Jetskis run a unpredicted course and make navigating the inlet even more dangerous. 💯🤷‍♂️

And tell the pontoon loon to take down the dive flag.....

Love the view at 0.13

You have the words switched around. JETSKI Crashes INTO BOAT

Jumping waves going back and forth across the inlet. Smart

0:45 that dog is funny

The Jet Skiers in this video continue to just bump into the sides of boats like boat owners don't care about their boats getting scratched.

@crispysocksss

11 ай бұрын

Where's the fenders at

@Ray56z

11 ай бұрын

@@crispysocksss Why need fenders before coming to a dock, slip, lift? Ever think?

@ruhroah5044

10 ай бұрын

@@crispysocksss fenders are boogers after you leave the dock

It's always gonna be a problem when you have big boats and jet skis in the same pass driving as fast as they want.

The big boat still had an insane speed … but yeah get those jet skis outta the inlet???

This guy has a sick set up on that boat 😎

Jetskiiers in miami seem like paper plate guys in cars

Jet skis and the clowns that own them are a hazard !!

@djaketech4460

11 ай бұрын

I hate that has become the stereotype. I own a boat and 2 seadoos and have quite a bit of experience on the water. Yet because I maybe on a jetski I am seen as an idiot or irresponsible.

@mglad1

11 ай бұрын

Not all jet ski operators is this stupid, I own and operate both, some boaters are just as stupid have you not seen BG's other channels

Jet skis are a menace no matter the water.

big boys are playing with muscles.

Those darn jet ski riders have no respect their always trying to launch off the wake from big boats it's a wonder they let jet ski riders even play around in the mouth at haul over inlet just for safety reasons

@djaketech4460

11 ай бұрын

What sucks is many of these jetski riders are inexperienced. I bet I am one of the only seadoo owners on my lake that have a boaters license.

I didn't even see the jetski that got hit at first because I was busy watching the other one who turned in front of the boat. I think, so was the captain. I call that a distraction. The guy who got hit seemed fine when he was standing on his ski talking to the captain but couldn't stand up when he was on the police boat.

@WavyBoats

11 ай бұрын

That's a good point. I though so as well.

@jamesclark4

11 ай бұрын

So he was operating at high speed in a busy area distracted sounds safe

@catstroke

11 ай бұрын

Agreed, I think the boat had the right of way. Nonetheless, it's not a license to hit him if it was avoidable. I didn't see the jetski on the port side either... I think the cap honestly didn't see him because of the other ski cutting across. Unfortunately, considering the other vids in the last couple of days of jetskis looking for a place to die. Ripping across boats bows purposely at close contact distance, this incident does not come as a surprise. Those guys should know that if they're gonna be stoopid, they better be tough. They've demonstrated a complete lack of disregard for life, especially their own. I'm wondering if those guys earned themselves a summons?. At least the guy that got crashed here seemed to be having a reasonable discussion with the boat's skipper (unlike his buddy who did nothing but stir the poop pot). Glad everyone was ok. Standing up straight on the ski, hands free...seems like he was quite all right. Hopefully everyone learned something from this pucker factor moment 🥶

@kathyc7284

11 ай бұрын

@@jamesclark4 He was distracted by watching one jetski and didn't see the other. That's not unusual. I see those boats and jetskis at high speeds all of the time. It's bound to happen and has.

@JaymoJoints

9 ай бұрын

He'll recover real quick when he can't find a lawyer to take his case.

Small boats make way for bigger boats.. 101.

Shits more dangerous than drunk boaters, how are jetskis allowed to play at an inlet, insanity. Dudes lucky to be alive

I know absolutely nothing about boats/jet skis but love watching this channel here in Wales & my question regarding this is…surely it’s not a safe place for jet skis to be zipping around at the mouth of an entrance to a harbour?

I'm more impressed with the image quality!! 🤩

The Inlet is not a payground. It is a thoroughfare. Everybody has a responsibility to follow the rules and be on the right side of the canel to avoid collision. Keeping a proper lookout is a prime responsibility. Both are at fault. Cheers

Love this channel

Waverunner was at fault but the boat certainly could've reduced speed somewhat being that the inlet was congested.

@staceysherman247

10 ай бұрын

I’m sorry you’re dead wrong they were other boats behind him. He cannot slow down, then get rammed in an ass with another boat. Use your head man.

@tedmorris1934

10 ай бұрын

@@staceysherman247 And not sure what video you were watching but zero boats were anywhere close to coming up behind him. If you'll notice, he came to a complete stop immediately after contact with the waverunner. Did any boat hit him? Nope. I merely suggested he slowed his speed "somewhat" due to heavy traffic. Not only did he slow his speed but he stopped completely and still avoided being rear-ended so your response was about the dumbest observation I've seen in quite a while. Use your head man.

@deaninchina01

10 ай бұрын

@@staceysherman247what universe are you living in? You slow down if you need to. Skippers are supposed to be operating safely, not blasting through congestion. There were no boats behind him.

Nothing like going through cool waves bro! Or wakes

Congratulations from Berlin! Your Content is Amazing! The best Moment was the Epic Rage when a Boat hit the Jet Ski at the Inlet. Good Luck and wish U 2 Milions! 🎉🎉🎉

Jet skis and paddleboarders…the scourge of all waters

Maniacs, absolutley PWC fault. Cant believe this shit goes on. These people need to be schooled first of all on safety, secondly on respect. Big boat, under power, give way. Big Egos, 80 mph sleds on the water this is what happens

@natalliaf6387

9 ай бұрын

PWC....people with color?

Love your videos. Super clear, nicely shot.

Darwin Award, Jet Ski edition

The Jet Ski riders were hooning around the inlet intersection of right-of-way oncoming traffic.

Jet skiers. They are on a little speedster that is WAY more agile than a boat, jumping wakes, not looking before turning... this particular instance is their fault.

I would make one suggestion for the boat captain. Remove the surfboard from the front of the bow. Definitely obstructs forward view.

no matter how good of a captain you are, boats can' stop on a dime

@deaninchina01

10 ай бұрын

That’s why good skippers operate at a speed which gives them time to avoid collisions…..

Right away, the larger boat who travels in a stright line and the jet ski's try to get as close as possible run them over

We call the Jet ski's where I boat "gnats"

All fun in games until a boat gets hurt 😅

I get the whole jet skis being in the inlet. But this was 100% on the boat captain!

Big boat has right of way

I find it interesting how slow they’re coming in, with the police boat behind them all….

I would expect this to be a daily occurrence

How many more things can this boat put in front of him to obstruct his view? We have Giant Paddle Board, 4 Black Fenders/Boyees (2 on each side), Blue Lounge Chair with back UP, instead of flat. Not to mention he has the trim all the way up or just going at a speed where his bow is too high for him to see in front of him.

The way most of these PWC people handle their equipment I wonder why it has happened before, YOU CAN’T be cutting in front of boats and expect them to see you all the time!

The first jet ski was on the wrong side of the channel forcing the boat more into the middle. Plus the jet skis as usual were mucking around. By saying that the boat captain should have slowed down because of the congestion.

@ruhroah5044

10 ай бұрын

Noticed that too...

I was a jet skier before we became boaters, and the crazy crap other skiers did was enough for me to understand why boaters hate them.

1:01 he tried to splash a boat 😅

Jet skis guys play back and forth in these inlets ! It’s an access in and out for larger boats . They have to navigate the waves for a smoother entry . Jet Sky pilots need to understand that !

I bet there's a lot of drinking going on

Definitely the boat

I wonder how long it will be before Skis become banned at Haulover Inlet? Maybe a skier dying will speed up that process. 🤷🏻

I hope they will finally set a minimum speed limit, like 20 nm per hour or more, in that inlet and push boats to go as fast as they can. And please, add more drunk captains mic’d up! 😂

As a cop, I go with wreckless boating on the jetski, and disorderly conduct on the foul mouth jetskier not involved and let them pick their shit up at the tow yard at their expense!

Guess I’ll be the childish one here🤷🏾‍♂️ @0:13 😋😋😋🤣🤐

The Less Maneuverable craft has the right of way. Bigger, heavier, less quickly-reactive boat has the right of way.

Is there a reason why there isn't any speed limit at these inlets? As in, are the conditions there best to have some speed to enter the inlet and going slow might actually be endangering when the eddies whip up?

The dog in the boat is just looking and thinking humans are idiots!🙈🙉🙊🐶🤦🏼‍♀️smh

That inlet is a tough one to navigate. Always yield to the bigger vessel . And dot play around in the inlet. If your on a jet ski . Get the hell out of the way. Common on! Common sense!

What camera are you using? The quality is amazing!

Boating in Bal Harbor, South Florida, is one of the nastiest places for boating. Almost no one follows the rules.

I think it could’ve been avoided if his sight lines weren’t diminished Plus, paying attention, and not going so fast would go along way also The jet ski needs to stay the heck out of the channel

@joeyarra5372

11 ай бұрын

I was paying attention, I was doing around 15 to 18 , but it didn't show before that there were 6 jet skies. He hit my port side ,turnd back into me to avoid the other jet ski. By the way, don't drink.

@mb56436

10 ай бұрын

@@joeyarra5372 ...thanks for the clarification. Glad no one was hurt or killed. I'd find a better way to stow the board though. Hopefully your boating goes better from now on. Jet ski's are a menace. I used to boat around Cape Cod when my boys where kids. I always dreaded the Pest ski's trying to jump my wake. Enjoy the rest of the summer brother!

Whistling diesels in hot water over the same thing those guys did .

Classic mines bigger than yours…hilarious

The jet ski was in the wrong by skipping across the boats bow. They do it all the time and sometimes they are not so lucky!