I went out with some dinghy sailors on my paddleboard, and asked the patrol boat to keep an eye on me as I was only SUPer out.
So glad they did, a huge powerboat sped by making a huge wash ( pig ignorant git!) and I fell in. The water was so cold I couldn't catch my breath and I just could not right the board.
I was unceremoniously dragged out of the water, plonked back on my board and I confidently, in glorious sunshine, paddled the half mile back to shore.
What a terrifying event! Glad you had the foresight to ask them to look out for you. Glad that you are back on terra firma with no major injury (that you're telling us about anyway).
@randystreat no harm done- except to pride!! @wakelys shocked at how cold the sea was, I definitely experienced a bit of cold shock!! Had to really make myself slow down and calm my breathing!! @koalagardens So glad they were nearby and if the huge powerboat driver had been considerate it wouldn't have happened as I am pretty ok and balanced on the board!
Oh my word! i can't imagine the shock of hitting that cold water! I am so thankful you asked someone to keep an eye out for you! Good on you for "getting back on the horse" but I think I would have asked to be delivered home! You look indomitable here!
hazard of the trade, i suppose? but boo to the eejeet on the powerboat for being so inconsiderate, just like some of those truck drivers who think they own the road. glad you're okay. aces!
@wakelys shocked at how cold the sea was, I definitely experienced a bit of cold shock!! Had to really make myself slow down and calm my breathing!!
@koalagardens So glad they were nearby and if the huge powerboat driver had been considerate it wouldn't have happened as I am pretty ok and balanced on the board!
@kjarn so happy you laughed, it is a funny tale
@happysnaps had to laugh
@kali66 no!! So shocked I couldn't get on the board, my arms had no strength, so resolved to practice in shallower waters!!?
@summerfield yeah, totally fine xx
@jackies365 always
@grammyn knackered though!!
@marlboromaam yeeees!
@will_wooderson I'd have been at the isle of Wight!
@serendypyty all's well, found those pigs yet??!!!!
@caterina and it's all true
@anniesue yup
@ljmanning they're not supposed to look after SUPers, but at sea it's expected you help anyone,
@sarah19 fab volunteers, too
@busylady it's s fun hobby
@dutchothotmailcom had to laugh and share
@lyndamcg well it's sedate normally