Saturday, May 24, 2025
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Plan on having a safe boating season
Last year there were 3 deaths on Lake Anna. Make sure you make sure you wear a life vest on at all times. Make sure you watch for waves at all times. Waves can cause a disaster .
Monday, June 21, 2010
Death of a Deputy Sherrif in a Boating Accident on Lake Anna
Large wake blamed for sheriff's death
Updated, 2:37 p.m.
Spotsylvania County Sheriff Howard Smith is blaming a large boat wake for an accident that killed one of his deputies.
Smith says Deputy Dean Ridings was thrown from a 19-foot boat when it hit a large wake or series of wakes about 12:40 p.m. Saturday. Speaking Sunday, Smith said the 52-year-old Ridings was thrown overboard and knocked unconscious when his head struck the boat.
Ridings was on marine patrol when the accident occurred.
The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Law Enforcement Division is investigating, but Smith says he doubts charges will be filed.
--The Free Lance-Star
Editorial by the Small Boat Club, USA
While no boating laws were violated, this is a wake up call for all boaters to slow down on Lake Anna. My small boat, 10.5 ft, would have been turned over. Moreover, boaters need to be vigilant of waves and turn into the waves so as not to be hit in the side. No wake zones need to be established around swimming areas and docks. Lake Anna should not be treated as the Wild West.
Updated, 2:37 p.m.
Spotsylvania County Sheriff Howard Smith is blaming a large boat wake for an accident that killed one of his deputies.
Smith says Deputy Dean Ridings was thrown from a 19-foot boat when it hit a large wake or series of wakes about 12:40 p.m. Saturday. Speaking Sunday, Smith said the 52-year-old Ridings was thrown overboard and knocked unconscious when his head struck the boat.
Ridings was on marine patrol when the accident occurred.
The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Law Enforcement Division is investigating, but Smith says he doubts charges will be filed.
--The Free Lance-Star
Editorial by the Small Boat Club, USA
While no boating laws were violated, this is a wake up call for all boaters to slow down on Lake Anna. My small boat, 10.5 ft, would have been turned over. Moreover, boaters need to be vigilant of waves and turn into the waves so as not to be hit in the side. No wake zones need to be established around swimming areas and docks. Lake Anna should not be treated as the Wild West.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Coast Guard Auxillary Starts Boating Safety Classes
Coast Guard Auxillary Flotilla 87, Lake, Anna starts another another season of safe boating class at the Louisa County Library on Rt 22 The cost is $20 per person or $25 for two if you share the books. Call Jean McCormick at 571-236 5247 or Email jeanmccor@aol.com or visit the web site http://a)540807.uscgaux.info Future dates are April 25,May 30, June 27, July 25 August 22, Sept 26 October 24 and November28 all dates are on Saturday Please call ahead!!!!!
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