daniel944 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Today I have lost almost all my faith in humanity. This afternoon I was taking the young bloke for a fish (3yo) and launched at Revesby beach. After launching I was tying my boat to the jetty when a jet ski did a 360 right beside my boat spraying my self and my son (who was in the boat) with water. When I asked him why and did he realise there was a kid in the boat he swore and carried on as I am sure most can imagine. I walked away parking the car and when I came back he took a running jump onto the jetty pushing me off the jetty and onto the ramp. He then got in his car and fled. Another boatie did witness what happened but was reluctant to come forward as he feared reprisals. I am OK, a bit sore but nothing a few bears won't fix. What is really sad is people like my attacker that behave that way. I can not think of any reason why he attacked me, except perhaps for race, but even that is a long shot. I am very pleased I don;t have to live with that level of hate and such a volatile temper. Anyways, tight lines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reese Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 That's f:::kednhope your ok, no need for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood Knot Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 That's disgraceful, report it.I hope you got his rego number. Glad to hear you are OK Cheers Blood Knot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4myson Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 If you ask me they should BAN all Jet Ski , there nothing but a "F-en" NUISANCE !!!! They never show any RESPECT or COMMON SENSE around Boaters . They think they own the water way !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krispy ! Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Mate I would probably be in jail if someone done that to me, what a lunatic. Hopefully your son didnt get traumatised by it. While on the water in the georges I have seen some real dumb**nts on jetskis. They are obnoxiously stupid , some of them purposely come within 2m of the boat, I usually would just start throwing snapper sinkers but apparently they arent heavy enough to knock sense into some people. I suggest you call the police buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hawkesbass Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I would get banned from here if i vent my true feelings after reading this. Maritime has increased there patrols along the georges but obviously need to do more to get through some people skulls that their behavour is unacceptable. Its a shame a nice day gets ruined by a peanut brained idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz_brett Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Let karma do its thing & lets all hope he's jet ski blows a piston fair up he's @ss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaClH2OK9 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Don't lose faith in humanity. The vast majority live life with respect to others. This guy was clearly a *wat And to do this with a child under your supervision boils my blood. Karma will happen. Either by him blowing a piston Or by the next victim sticking him face down in the water!!! I believe in showing respect to others but I also believe in eye for an eye. Edited May 8, 2015 by NaClH2OK9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 it is a disgusting creature that would do stuff like this. Give those details to the police immediately. I hope your little boy isn't scared after that event. @#$^&&*@# mongrel - he wasn't a raider that is for sure!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryder Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Like NaClH2OK9, you can't lose faith. Otherwise you couldn't drive or walk down the street. So you met one, unpleasant , and their numbers are on the increase. Report it to the cops, write to your local member, and the Minister Duncan Gay. Sure the cops and your local member can brush it off, the minister can't. Send it certified mail, so it must be signed for, and must be dealt with. Sincerely Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel944 Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Thanks all for the kind words. I think my son is ok, he kept talking about it most of the night but went to bed ok and slept through. I did report it to the police but they said without the witness been prepared to come forward there's little they can do. That been said I was very impressed with the police, even though they said they would loose they were still prepared to take him to court Hopefully my knee stops hurting after a hot shower and some pain killers and I can go out fishing! Edited May 8, 2015 by daniel944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Too much anger around. Senseless actions from senseless, angry people. Glad you're ok Daniel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg126 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Can the police ID the perpetrator? If so, PM me - there is more they can do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Sorry to hear of your dramas. Society seems to have lost their morals and decency. I hope your child is not frighten to go back out on the boat with you thinking that that type of behavior is normal. From what I've heard it seems to be a regular occurance in that area and needs to be addressed. Hope there's a good outcome with this situation. Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no one Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Pretty sure the police can do things even if there isn't a witness. Meaning you can do anything you want as long as no one witnesses it? That's bollocks! Report to the cops, make a formal complaint, call maritime with the guys rego... Contact you local council member and ask them to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elferoz777 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 what a weak piece of crap. if he was a big man like he thinks he is he wouldnt of fled like a b@@##@ Better you than me...you are smart enough to leave it alone, I would have choked him with 50 lb mono and ended up with the court case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overdraft Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Hi Dan. The sad part is we can not legislate for idiots. I hope your young bloke isn't scared off boating and fishing . If he is at all worried pm me and I'll happily team up with u at the ramp or take u out on my boat. It's important kids feel safe an enjoy the boating / fishing experience. I have no time for anyone that would act like that in the vicinity of a child. Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutsaboutfishing Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Hi Dan. The sad part is we can not legislate for idiots. I hope your young bloke isn't scared off boating and fishing . If he is at all worried pm me and I'll happily team up with u at the ramp or take u out on my boat. It's important kids feel safe an enjoy the boating / fishing experience. I have no time for anyone that would act like that in the vicinity of a child. Daniel Good on you Daniel. That's the Fishraider spirit!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel944 Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 We went out yesterday and had a good time, fishing was a bit slow but the young bloke still had a ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4myson Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Well done , that's the best thing you could've done yesterday . Get your young bloke out there again & let him enjoy the time you spend with him & hopefully a few fish in the mix .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyNurse Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Hi Daniel, I can never work out the mentality of many of the jet ski-ers. But to hear of that kind of "ramp rage" from one really has me on the defensive. Other than that, the vast majority of fishos and boaters I've met are good folk. Even the our new immigrants want to do things the "Aussie" way. Keep taking your son out fishing with you and he'll realise that this was a one off incident. With a few good sessions under the belt, he'll probably forget it altogether. Hope the knee recovers, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 I just read this story and I can't believe it. Sorry to hear something like that happened. I have never launched from there, but doesn't sound like a good environment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camo1808 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 (edited) Hi daniel. Firstly can i just express that i am very sorry that this happened to you and your son. In no way someone deserves to be treated like this. I hope your knee recovers quickly so you can get back out on the water with your son so you can have a good session and out weigh the bad. Very unfortunate the police can not do anything in regards to this. Second i would just like to express my feelings in which this is not directed at anyone in particular nor mean any offence to you and your son daniel. However i just dont think us "jet skiers" should be sterotyped into categories due to ones behaviour. Yes i agree there are more bad than good when it comes to jet skis but being a family that have 3 jet skies and with a family that has raced tunnel boats for many years and constantly on the water we always enter the water with the right ethics and utmost respect for ANY other boater and dont think we should be categorised or stereotyped into all these names. Nor should they ban all jet skies from the water. That is like saying due to the small proportion of fishos out there that keep undersize fish or exceed bag limits they are not going to allow anybody to fish in nsw. Just not right. Just wanted to get that out there. Happy for any comments or feedback as a discussion only and as previously mentioned this was said to cause no offence nor directed at anyone individually. Cheers Edited June 4, 2015 by Camo1808 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Doubt you caused offense. And when they say ban jet skiers, deep down they dont mean it. Just heat of the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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