View Full Version : 10-Foot Waves Cause Injuries At Daytona Beach
Tuttle
09-13-2006, 07:21 AM
10-Foot Waves Cause Injuries At Daytona Beach
POSTED: 5:26 pm EDT September 12, 2006
UPDATED: 11:52 pm EDT September 12, 2006
Waves as high at 10 feet at Daytona Beach and surrounding beaches were blamed for injuring several people Tuesday, according to a Local 6 News report.
A strong northeast flow kicked up the rough surf on the east coast prompting warnings for boaters and swimmers.
"There were several injuries associated with these rough seas today," Local 6's Tarik Minor said.
Rizk Nakhleh from Orlando, Fla., broke his ankle and was injured trying to jump a 10-foot wave on his jet ski, the report said.
"We were getting off wave and we just went too high up and could not land it, no way," Nakhleh said. "Once I went up, I couldn't hold on to the jet ski."
Nakhelh said he was lucky to be alive, Minor said.
At New Smyrna Beach, surfers struggled to make it past the shore break and residents gathered on shore to watch the large waves.
"It is beautiful to watch the power of those waves and to think about the moon being the one that pulls the tide," wave watcher Dina Costner said.
Minor reported that the coastline was eroded from Hurricane Florence's onshore flow.
"I have never seen it like this, it is unbelievable," a swimmer told Minor.
"These conditions that we have seen today may be around for some time as Tom Sorrells has been reporting and lifeguards with Tropical Storm Gordon and another new system out there, we will continue to see these conditions for the next couple of days," Minor said.
Small craft advisories will likely remain for the east coast, the report said.
Look's like this may be the best week and a half of surf Florida has seen in a long time with this second storm following Flo
Ollie Rastabean
09-13-2006, 08:39 AM
I am assuming that Rizk guy is not one of our crew.
If you see a reporter + have an injury for god sakes tell them you fell down some stairs.
-O
SuperJETT
09-13-2006, 08:42 AM
jetski hoodlums.
(just jealous)
SJBrit
09-13-2006, 09:01 AM
In related news, people reported spotting a goofy looking dude on a yellow ski in trouble in the shore break off Ormond Beach. "The waves were just too big," reported one woman who had to undergo treatment for shock. "He kept on getting flipped upside down. I think he needed a bigger, more stable jet ski."
Other reports confirmed that several older folks were out on the water riding their now obsolete pole skis. This type of ski used to be popular before designers realized that size and weight are important in surf riding conditions, allowing riders to jump but avoid getting thrown upside down and spun around. "If people are going to go out in those conditions, then they should have the latest equipment," observed one bystander.
The pole-ski riders themselves were unavailable for comment since they had been overcome by fear and fatigue when they got back to shore. Many people reported them laughing hysterically, and smacking each other on the back (presumably to help each other cough up the water they inhaled).
Frosty
09-13-2006, 09:04 AM
:haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:
funny ******** adrian....
btw..those waves are no joke..
In related news, people reported spotting a goofy looking dude on a yellow ski in trouble in the shore break off Ormond Beach. "The waves were just too big," reported one woman who had to undergo treatment for shock. "He kept on getting flipped upside down. I think he needed a bigger, more stable jet ski."
Other reports confirmed that several older folks were out on the water riding their now obsolete pole skis. This type of ski used to be popular before designers realized that size and weight are important in surf riding conditions, allowing riders to jump but avoid getting thrown upside down and spun around. "If people are going to go out in those conditions, then they should have the latest equipment," observed one bystander.
The pole-ski riders themselves were unavailable for comment since they had been overcome by fear and fatigue when they got back to shore. Many people reported them laughing hysterically, and smacking each other on the back (presumably to help each other cough up the water they inhaled).
OK, I heard enough, I'm going in to help with all the old , poor obsolete pole skis. These people need our help! :bigeyes: Maybe I can get that Guy in Ormond beach with the yellow ski to help!!! :Banane01:
Stay tuned, I'll be reporting back tomorrow nite...........................:arms:
Ski Ya, :woot: Paul
LisaLisa
09-13-2006, 01:29 PM
What a bunch of puss's...LOL!
Tuttle
09-13-2006, 02:32 PM
In related news, people reported spotting a goofy looking dude on a yellow ski in trouble in the shore break off Ormond Beach. "The waves were just too big," reported one woman who had to undergo treatment for shock. "He kept on getting flipped upside down. I think he needed a bigger, more stable jet ski."
My guess would be Slutty, The goofy look gives it away:shooter3:
OK, I heard enough, I'm going in to help with all the old , poor obsolete pole skis. These people need our help! :bigeyes: Maybe I can get that Guy in Ormond beach with the yellow ski to help!!! :Banane01:
Stay tuned, I'll be reporting back tomorrow nite...........................:arms:
Ski Ya, :woot: Paul
arent you the guy thats SUPPOSED to come down here every once in awhile for a FL ride??? i hear you have one of them pole ski's too!
(you can come anytime...I dont think any of the east coast FL boys are waiting for cyls....it'd be the PERFECT time! :beerchug: )
arent you the guy thats SUPPOSED to come down here every once in awhile for a FL ride??? i hear you have one of them pole ski's too!
(you can come anytime...I dont think any of the east coast FL boys are waiting for cyls....it'd be the PERFECT time! :beerchug: )
So, Are you "Volunteering" to help? I guess I'll see you tomorrow!:beerchug:
Big Kahuna
09-13-2006, 03:02 PM
Lmao
So, Are you "Volunteering" to help? I guess I'll see you tomorrow!:beerchug:
Hey you Florida guys......
Keep my hubby safe tomorrow ...... Don't let him get too crazy!!!! (like that is a possiblility, I know.....LOL) :bigeyes: :Banane09:
Chopper
09-13-2006, 04:30 PM
Damn Pole Skiers I cannot believe they did not have the latest equiptment out there! I mean come on those things must have been 20 years old... It is a good thing I'll know that pole skis are old when I am at the dealership looking to purchase a new one!:woot:
SJBrit
09-13-2006, 06:11 PM
OK, I heard enough, I'm going in to help with all the old , poor obsolete pole skis. These people need our help! :bigeyes: Maybe I can get that Guy in Ormond beach with the yellow ski to help!!! :Banane01:
Stay tuned, I'll be reporting back tomorrow nite...........................:arms:
Ski Ya, :woot: Paul
Is your ski back together?
Moondance
09-13-2006, 06:18 PM
Is your ski back together?Priorities:biggthumpup:
rizk828
09-13-2006, 06:21 PM
Well, they really weren't pole skies, (whatever those are), there was an FX HO and four kawi 800's, (one with a yellow handle pole :Banane01: that lost it's hood, and it's owner refused to let go. the FX got him to shore and retrived his hood). For what it's worth I'm not quite sure where the media get's their info from but, apperantly news channel six was out there filming waves and surfers and over heard a call on the radio from a sanitation officer at Ponce Inlet about a skier who was tending a sprained ankle. That is about as factual as it gets, everything else was hollywood. That's when they pulled up to the slip ramp, screaching tires and all looking for the guy that almost died out there. The only thing that they could not have know was that the sprained ankle was really a broken ankle, and we only found that out today when the guy went to his doctor this morning. We saw some other skiers out there, sporadicly. Several sit downs and towards late afternoon, a couple of stand-ups. The day was slammin, massive waves, plenty of hangtime. Considering we all understood that there was a certain level of risk associated with freeriding, and we went there willingly, as we have done on several occassions at several different locations on FL east coast, we couldn't have asked for a better day. The most fun we had was yanking that reporters chain:cool2: pity we could have used that camera he had out on the water, now that would have been something to talk about. There's a couple more days of bliss out there, if your close and you can make it, you won't regret it. if not there's another tropical deppression coming up Florence's rear in the next couple of weeks. For those that make it out there be safe, for those that have already been, well you already know.
Is your ski back together?
I just started the motor swap....... Nothing like installing a spare just before 10 foot surf :bigeyes: weee Haaaa!!!
BTW; Going to be having a big surf "virgin sacrifice!" Boss Baily is along for this one!!!!
surfjunkie
09-13-2006, 07:07 PM
I just started the motor swap....... Nothing like installing a spare just before 10 foot surf :bigeyes: weee Haaaa!!!
BTW; Going to be having a big surf "virgin sacrifice!" Boss Baily is along for this one!!!!
ya'll picked the right day. forecasts are calling for offshore winds thursday. could be epic if it cleans up. it's been victory at sea since the swell showed up. have fun!
butti
09-13-2006, 07:22 PM
OK, I heard enough, I'm going in to help with all the old , poor obsolete pole skis. These people need our help! :bigeyes: Maybe I can get that Guy in Ormond beach with the yellow ski to help!!! :Banane01:
Stay tuned, I'll be reporting back tomorrow nite...........................:arms:
Ski Ya, :woot: Paul
see you there:headbang:
sclevela
09-13-2006, 08:32 PM
ok wtf is"victory at sea"?
CoreyLKN
09-13-2006, 09:07 PM
ok wtf is"victory at sea"?
victory at sea is a term surfers use i believe that describes the chop and saying its to rough to surf.
SkiDaddy
09-13-2006, 11:53 PM
Yeah, Thursday's looking really good.....:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
surfjunkie
09-13-2006, 11:55 PM
reference to a ww2 movie/documentary and the rough ocean conditions depicted in it....so i've been told.
i've just always seen it in surf reports and got used to using it to describe big burly windblown surf.
imgoindef
09-14-2006, 01:33 AM
speaking of Daytona, anyone going today (thurs)? Everyone I know has to work. As much as I'd like to I know better then to go solo. If anyone will be in that area and don't mind a guest at the party let me know where you are launching from.
butti
09-14-2006, 02:31 AM
SHORT RANGE
MORE SWELL FROM FLORENCE: SURF HOLDING AT 5-6 FT INTO EARLY THURSDAY AND CLEAN. THEN A STEADY DECLINE TO SET IN THERAFTER WITH SURF FALLING FROM 3.0-3.5 FT FRIDAY AM AND 1.5 FT SATURDAY. FLAT SUNDAY AND MONDAY.
CONDITIONS
WIND TURNING OFFSHORE WITH CLEAN CONDITIONS BY MID THURSDAY AM HOLDING INTO FRIDAY. CALM AND CLEAN SATURDAY WITH JUST A FAINT ONSHORE FLOW AND SOME TEXTURE SUNDAY AM. WIND EAST 5-10 KTS MONDAY AM WITH A LITTLE MORE TEXTURE EARLY.
:Banane01:
Tuttle
09-14-2006, 06:48 AM
ok wtf is"victory at sea"?
Victory at sea = Big Friggin Washing Machine
Tuttle
09-14-2006, 08:23 AM
Anyone gonna be out a Sebastian this afternoon? ANYONE????? I don't wanna be alone:baby:
WaveDemon
09-14-2006, 08:39 AM
here is the surf report for today on the east coast.
Oh my God its going off!! This morning we have a huge ENE ground swell at overhead to double overhead to with bigger bombing sets taking everybody out, if your reading this report your missing it. By far the biggest best day of 2006.
http://thewavecaster.com/images/DSCF2558.jpg
WaveDemon
09-14-2006, 08:42 AM
here is the report for my side of the state... :frown:
8:30am - Still nothing rideable.
http://www.gulfster.com/Daily/91406.jpg
sjetrider
09-14-2006, 09:09 AM
this was on this mornings weather channel. JetSkier injured in 10 foot waves in Daytona. Guess we will see some more in tonights news huh? You all have a blast and lets see some pics, footage on Weather channel this AM showed some real rough stuff right at shore surfers getting pumbled in white water.
Big Kahuna
09-14-2006, 09:30 AM
speaking of Daytona, anyone going today (thurs)? Everyone I know has to work. As much as I'd like to I know better then to go solo. If anyone will be in that area and don't mind a guest at the party let me know where you are launching from.
Paul (Jr.) and Bossbailey are on their way there as we speak!!!!!!! unless something changed.
WaveDemon
09-14-2006, 09:31 AM
Thats to much wave for me. I'd be running from them the whole day. :scared:
Tuttle
09-14-2006, 09:35 AM
here is the surf report for today on the east coast.
Oh my God its going off!! This morning we have a huge ENE ground swell at overhead to double overhead to with bigger bombing sets taking everybody out, if your reading this report your missing it. By far the biggest best day of 2006.
http://thewavecaster.com/images/DSCF2558.jpg
Now im not sure if I should bring the SJ or the couch to tow-in at Monster hole. I have someone that wants to trade tow-in but I can't seem to find any other "pole ski" riders. Guess I'll wait to see what it looks like when I get out of work at 2ish.
Now im not sure if I should bring the SJ or the couch to tow-in at Monster hole. I have someone that wants to trade tow-in but I can't seem to find any other "pole ski" riders. Guess I'll wait to see what it looks like when I get out of work at 2ish.
if you are comfortable on your SJ then I'd go that route....bigger ski's arent as maneuverable when you need to move...
we have seen 15-18 foot faces at ponce inlet (thats where everyones going today), and I talked to Nick and he said it was bigger yesterday...
the waves get to be so big you just stare at them
Tuttle
09-14-2006, 11:03 AM
if you are comfortable on your SJ then I'd go that route....bigger ski's arent as maneuverable when you need to move...
we have seen 15-18 foot faces at ponce inlet (thats where everyones going today), and I talked to Nick and he said it was bigger yesterday...
the waves get to be so big you just stare at them
I am comfortable on my SJ to wave ski and some jumping. I wish I was out of work now I would head up to Ponce Inlet. It was bigger yesterday but the wind was blowing onshore all day. It's a no brainer I'm taking the SJ today and forget about lazy surfing. :Banane09:
imgoindef
09-14-2006, 02:25 PM
Paul (Jr.) and Bossbailey are on their way there as we speak!!!!!!! unless something changed.
Thanks for the info Kahuna. But the wife (who is great btw) really wanted me to have contact with someone and have a plan. :17: Like I'm meeting boss and paul and we are launching here. The whole hey boss and paul will be there and i'll just yell there names real loud to find them thing was not gonna fly :frown:
hopefully the next big waves will come on a weekend that way i can take some peeps and meet some of you locals:drive:
surfjunkie
09-14-2006, 06:17 PM
those who went caught what most are saying was the best surf day in a long while.
wish i could have gone. looked real big and clean.
Robert
09-14-2006, 09:48 PM
Scott-
They were good :bigeyes: . There were waves breaking over the bell bouy. One of the biggest days I've seen (besides Wednesday evening when we went out). I just left at lunch time from work and we met everyone at Ponce. I think I need a cane to walk, but I can definately ride tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday.:woot:
I'll post pics tomorrow.
SkiDaddy
09-14-2006, 10:32 PM
:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Tuttle
09-15-2006, 08:21 AM
Sebastian (monster hole) was huge yesterday. I was out for about 2 hours in the afternoon. Fun waves to surf the ski on but started to get a chop late. FUN FUN FUN
:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
ditto
masterblaster
09-15-2006, 11:00 AM
you guys are killin me:banghead:
Mark44
09-15-2006, 11:52 AM
you guys are killin me:banghead:
Yea really..I hope they get salt water in there eyes. J/K:cool2:
Have fun with tha waves and be safe!:biggthumpup:
Mark44
Ahhhhhhhhhh, Feels good to have salt water back in my pores!!!!!
Ahhhhhhhhhh, Feels good to have salt water back in my pores!!!!!
sorry missed ya yesterday bro.......exhaust manifolds suck
rizk828
09-15-2006, 05:16 PM
i'm glad there have been no more injuries. tuesday was knarley, but i heard thursday had some waves that will be spoken of for sometime to come.
Kawadadi:crutches:
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