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Swamping Safety Database
Details of incident 70
Swamping record
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| Date |
late August, 1996 |
| Location |
Syracuse, New York, USA |
| Water Temperature |
about 70 |
| Boat(s) involved |
1x |
| Boat Construction |
sealed deck |
| Outcome |
She was in the water only about 3 minutes before being rescued by safety launches. All small-boat racing was cancelled for the rest of the day. Ernestine said she felt warm and comfortable within 15 to 20 minutes after being rescued. |
| Description |
Women's 80-89 age group final at masters nationals was about to be rowed in whitecap conditions. Ernestine Bayer capsized while trying to get on stakeboat. |
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