Why Boating At Night Can Be Dangerous

V8 Superboat pilot Mick Caroll takes flight in his Excalibur machine during Speedweek!!! Thankfully both driver and navigator escaped major injury.”

14 replies
  1. Texx
    Texx says:

    The caption with the Speedweek video notes:

    “Well this is one of the most spectacular incidents we have seen here at Speedweek! V8 Superboat pilot Mick Caroll takes flight in his Excalibur machine!!! Thankfully both driver and navigator escaped major injury.”

    Then a viewer commented that they should have Red Bull sponsorship… (Gives you Wings)

  2. m-fine
    m-fine says:

    I don’t think the darkness was the issue. I think that video shows why not to drive your boat onto the shore at high speeds unless your name is Bond, James Bond.

  3. Texx
    Texx says:

    It’s interesting to watch the in-boat video (at the end) and see how sensitive the steering is, requiring very little steering input.

  4. floyd r turbo
    floyd r turbo says:

    I think that red light on his dashboard indicates a potentially serious problem or safety issue.

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