Even the most experienced boat owners fear being swept away in a stray storm.
Since boat ownership comes with many risks, boaters must always be prepared for the worst.
And one media mogul just shared his harrowing experience that left him stranded on the high seas.
Dave Portnoy’s scary story reminded boat owners to always be prepared
Most people dream of having a boat and spending more time with their loved ones on the water.
However, any boat owner will tell you that owning a boat comes with a lot of hidden costs and responsibilities.
Boat ownership also comes with considerable risks.
The most experienced captains fear stray storms and weather systems.
Even if the weather is sunny and beautiful, a stray wind or wave can wreak havoc on boaters.
Barstool Sports founder and media mogul Dave Portnoy learned this lesson the hard way when he took his boat out for the third time.
As Portnoy attempted to take his boat out for a relaxing day on the water, he quickly realized he made a very rookie mistake.
He completely forgot to refuel, causing his boat to power down and rendering it useless.
Portnoy took to TikTok, where he has over four-million followers, to describe the scary incident.
He told his millions of followers that “your boys almost lost Captain Dave today. Captain Dave almost got lost to the ocean, Mother Ocean.”
“Unhooked it to the buoys, turned the engine on – dead. Breaker’s dead. Captain Dave, third time out, made a mistake. Captain Dave unhooked himself to the buoy before he turned the boat on to make sure the boat wasn’t dead. No power, no radio, no anchor, no nothing. Heavy, heavy, winds. Next thing you know, Captain Dave is lost at sea,” the media mogul added.
He then recounted a woman coming up in a row boat and asking for a selfie.
However, given the dire circumstances he declined and said that “there was no time for selfies.”
The Coast Guard eventually found Portnoy and helped him return to shore safely.
Nonetheless, Portnoy made it clear that he may never take the boat out again.
He told his followers that “Captain Dave may never go on the boat again.”
Portnoy’s story highlights the importance of preparation and awareness
Whether you’re just taking the boat out for a cruise or a day-long fishing trip, boat owners must always remember to check their fuel levels and other emergency supplies.
Working flares, emergency water supplies, life preservers, and blow horns help ensure that nobody gets seriously harmed on your boat in the event that something awful happens.
But mistakes do happen.
And Dave Portnoy should use this as a valuable learning lesson before taking his boat out for the fourth time.
Patriot Political will keep you up-to-date on any developments to this ongoing story.
