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Maddog · Go Outside

RE: Another tourist boat disaster in the Red sea.

Magica · Go Outside

Maddog wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
I hate boats, end of. A submersible? Never.
I wouldn't go down in a submarine, but I love boats. A perfect afternoon is being out on a boat, watching the dolphins, whales, turtles (if you are lucky) then having a swim in an isolated cove, and a picnic....heaven.
I won't go in the ocean at all now. Sharks scare the hell.out of me.
There are more "sharks" on land that will get you. Just like in any situation, a little vigilance goes a long way.

When I was in Galveston, I was paddling. Saw lots of fish around me, looked.up and saw a fin in the water just out a bit. I ran out. I know it was chasing the fish, but it was heading in my direction. 😮

Maddog · Go Outside

Magica wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
I hate boats, end of. A submersible? Never.
I wouldn't go down in a submarine, but I love boats. A perfect afternoon is being out on a boat, watching the dolphins, whales, turtles (if you are lucky) then having a swim in an isolated cove, and a picnic....heaven.
I won't go in the ocean at all now. Sharks scare the hell.out of me.
There are more "sharks" on land that will get you. Just like in any situation, a little vigilance goes a long way.
When I was in Galveston, I was paddling. Saw lots of fish around me, looked.up and saw a fin in the water just out a bit. I ran out. I know it was chasing the fish, but it was heading in my direction. 😮

That's why I mentioned above that a fin can be a reason to stop and assess the situation.

I don't haul ass but I do watch abs see what it is..

Magica · Go Outside

Maddog wrote:
Magica wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
I hate boats, end of. A submersible? Never.
I wouldn't go down in a submarine, but I love boats. A perfect afternoon is being out on a boat, watching the dolphins, whales, turtles (if you are lucky) then having a swim in an isolated cove, and a picnic....heaven.
I won't go in the ocean at all now. Sharks scare the hell.out of me.
There are more "sharks" on land that will get you. Just like in any situation, a little vigilance goes a long way.
When I was in Galveston, I was paddling. Saw lots of fish around me, looked.up and saw a fin in the water just out a bit. I ran out. I know it was chasing the fish, but it was heading in my direction. 😮
That's why I mentioned above that a fin can be a reason to stop and assess the situation.

I don't haul ass but I do watch abs see what it is..

Yes true. I wasn't going to wait

Maddog · Go Outside

Magica wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Magica wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Magica wrote:
Syl wrote:
Digger wrote:
I hate boats, end of. A submersible? Never.
I wouldn't go down in a submarine, but I love boats. A perfect afternoon is being out on a boat, watching the dolphins, whales, turtles (if you are lucky) then having a swim in an isolated cove, and a picnic....heaven.
I won't go in the ocean at all now. Sharks scare the hell.out of me.
There are more "sharks" on land that will get you. Just like in any situation, a little vigilance goes a long way.
When I was in Galveston, I was paddling. Saw lots of fish around me, looked.up and saw a fin in the water just out a bit. I ran out. I know it was chasing the fish, but it was heading in my direction. 😮
That's why I mentioned above that a fin can be a reason to stop and assess the situation.

I don't haul ass but I do watch abs see what it is..

Yes true. I wasn't going to wait

If I was in the water at Galveston, my number one worry would be stingrays. They stay away from high traffic areas, but if you're in a more quiet area, you should shuffle your feet when you walk. It gives them warning and they swim off before they whip a barb in your leg when you startle them. Those barbs are nasty and can cause your skin and flesh to rot.

I have been in the water fishing and dolphins have started chasing fish in a tornado like action. It's a little disconcerting if you have fish on a stringer knowing they might decide to eat them while the fish are attached to you. But for the most part, it's just something interesting to watch.

And of course, fresh water around here is full of snakes. My GF is deathly afraid of those.

Magica · Go Outside

Stingrays? Had no idea. Good job I'm not going back.😂

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

It was a stingray that killed Steve Irwin, but he did tend to mess around with nature's wildest creatures

Maddog · Go Outside

Magica wrote:
Stingrays? Had no idea. Good job I'm not going back.😂

It's not uncommon for us to fear the things we shouldn't and not fear the things we should..

Folks who don't give a thought to driving in a car will freak out over air travel..

Maddog · Go Outside

Syl wrote:
It was a stingray that killed Steve Irwin, but he did tend to mess around with nature's wildest creatures

That was freak accident but still, leave those things alone.

They leave a nasty, often infected wound..

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Years before that happened, I saw a video of him with a crocodile, I thought he was pushing his luck even back then.

Magica · Go Outside

Maddog wrote:
Magica wrote:
Stingrays? Had no idea. Good job I'm not going back.😂
It's not uncommon for us to fear the things we shouldn't and not fear the things we should..

Folks who don't give a thought to driving in a car will freak out over air travel..

Oh stingrays don't scare me, but I would never get close to one like Steve Irwin did.

Sea creatures live in the wild, so they're unpredictable, should never approach them.

Vita · Know It All

Just the thought of being underwater terrifies me, I could never go on submarine.

😞

Maddog · Go Outside

Magica wrote:
Maddog wrote:
Magica wrote:
Stingrays? Had no idea. Good job I'm not going back.😂
It's not uncommon for us to fear the things we shouldn't and not fear the things we should..

Folks who don't give a thought to driving in a car will freak out over air travel..
Oh stingrays don't scare me, but I would never get close to one like Steve Irwin did.
Sea creatures live in the wild, so they're unpredictable, should never approach them.

99.9 % of people that get a barb in them, never see the Stingray that gets them. They are typically buried under sand, and you step on them. Their tail whips you as the swim off.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

I have never seen a stingray when I have been swimming, but in Wales there were thousands of jellyfish, which is why we bought the Kayaks, safer sitting on top than swimming around with them.

We often sailed over huge Barrel jellyfish, they can be about 3ft wide, and a beautiful moonstone colour when in the water....and they are harmless.

Sadly, a lot of them get washed up on the beaches, they look like huge grey dustbin lids when they are dead.

Barrel jellyfish

Maddog · Go Outside

I've never seen a stingray either, but the likelihood of seeing one is pretty remote unless you are snorkeling or scuba diving..

We have little jelly fish all over the place. No idea what kind they are..

Vam · Getting Gobby

We often get jellyfish infestations that can last for a couple of weeks at a time, at the beaches near me. Signs immediately go up, warning people to stay out of the water.

I always feel sorry for holidaymakers who are looking forward to relaxing on a sunbed having a few beers/cocktails, while letting their kids play along the shoreline.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Vam wrote:
We often get jellyfish infestations that can last for a couple of weeks at a time, at the beaches near me. Signs immediately go up, warning people to stay out of the water.

I always feel sorry for holidaymakers who are looking forward to relaxing on a sunbed having a few beers/cocktails, while letting their kids play along the shoreline.

A couple of years ago we were in Spain somewhere, out on a boat trip. The skipper stopped near a bay for swimming, and just as people were about to dive in (I don't dive, I jump) he noticed a few jellyfish, then suddenly loads of them appeared. Needless to say, he moved on to a different place, which was thankfully clear.

Vam · Getting Gobby

Syl wrote:
Vam wrote:
We often get jellyfish infestations that can last for a couple of weeks at a time, at the beaches near me. Signs immediately go up, warning people to stay out of the water.

I always feel sorry for holidaymakers who are looking forward to relaxing on a sunbed having a few beers/cocktails, while letting their kids play along the shoreline.
A couple of years ago we were in Spain somewhere, out on a boat trip. The skipper stopped near a bay for swimming, and just as people were about to dive in (I don't dive, I jump) he noticed a few jellyfish, then suddenly loads of them appeared. Needless to say, he moved on to a different place, which was thankfully clear.

Wise move, Syl The jellyfish we get around here don’t play when it comes to stinging anything that gets anywhere near them!

Can I ask, have you ever seen nocturnal Manta rays? They’re massive, but so beautiful to see them swimming/feeding in floodlit waters.

Syl · FIRM BUT FAIR.

Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
Vam wrote:
We often get jellyfish infestations that can last for a couple of weeks at a time, at the beaches near me. Signs immediately go up, warning people to stay out of the water.

I always feel sorry for holidaymakers who are looking forward to relaxing on a sunbed having a few beers/cocktails, while letting their kids play along the shoreline.
A couple of years ago we were in Spain somewhere, out on a boat trip. The skipper stopped near a bay for swimming, and just as people were about to dive in (I don't dive, I jump) he noticed a few jellyfish, then suddenly loads of them appeared. Needless to say, he moved on to a different place, which was thankfully clear.

Wise move, Syl The jellyfish we get around here don’t play when it comes to stinging anything that gets anywhere near them!
Can I ask, have you ever seen nocturnal Manta rays? They’re massive, but so beautiful to see them swimming/feeding in floodlit waters.

Manta Ray at Islas Revillagigedos Picture shows a Manta Ray at Islas Revillagigedos, Mexico manta ray stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images

I haven't, but I would love to...they are beautiful.

Vam · Getting Gobby

Syl wrote:
Vam wrote:
Syl wrote:
Vam wrote:
We often get jellyfish infestations that can last for a couple of weeks at a time, at the beaches near me. Signs immediately go up, warning people to stay out of the water.

I always feel sorry for holidaymakers who are looking forward to relaxing on a sunbed having a few beers/cocktails, while letting their kids play along the shoreline.
A couple of years ago we were in Spain somewhere, out on a boat trip. The skipper stopped near a bay for swimming, and just as people were about to dive in (I don't dive, I jump) he noticed a few jellyfish, then suddenly loads of them appeared. Needless to say, he moved on to a different place, which was thankfully clear.

Wise move, Syl The jellyfish we get around here don’t play when it comes to stinging anything that gets anywhere near them!
Can I ask, have you ever seen nocturnal Manta rays? They’re massive, but so beautiful to see them swimming/feeding in floodlit waters.

I haven't, but I would love to...they are beautiful.

They really are And watching them feeding together from an illuminated cliff top and a floodlit sea, is breathtaking. They’re so big and beautiful!