Professional Skipper - Free Sample issue (July/Aug 2011)

Teen left friend for dead A QUEENSTOWN TEENAGER who left his friend for dead after a jet-skiing accident on Christmas Day was sentenced to 12 months' supervision with psychological counselling when he appeared for sentencing at the Queenstown District Court on April 18. Judge Dominic Flatley also ordered the teenager, Jamie Scott Ridgway aged 19, to pay reparations of $2122.50 for search and rescue costs and directed Ridgway to learn maritime safety. "You will have to deal with the consequences of your actions for a very long time," Judge Flatley said. Ridgway had earlier admitted neglecting his legal duty to supply his friend, Connor Williams, with the necessities of life, thereby endangering Williams' life. He also pleaded guilty to criminal nuisance by failing to render assistance, knowing such an act would endanger Williams' life. Ridgway had been behind Williams on the Kawarau River near Queenstown when Williams turned sharply in front of him. Ridgway was unable to avoid the jet ski and ran over the top of Williams, leaving him unconscious. After waking up on his back in the water, Williams swam to shore and later flagged down a car. He was treated in Dunedin Hospital for serious facial fractures. Ridgway called police to report that Williams was missing, but he did not admit to his part in the crash. Get involved... Get i vol d Ge involved... to design a future that has guaranteed access to abundant fisheries for all the fishing public in NZ. Hear ideas about reform of the recreational fishing sector, lessons from recreational models in operation and from the fishing media about public opinion for change. NZ Recreational Fishing Council Conference 1st-2nd July 2011 NZ R New llyP Pl i l Fi hi C New Plymouth Sportfishing & Underwater Club, New Plymouth Register online at t www.recfish.co.nz or contact Secretary, Sheryl Hart 07 8258867 FOSTERING CHANGE Marine recreational fishing in New Zealand All welcome Members and non-members REPLACE YOUR CUTLESS BEARING WITH... NEW AGENCY FOR DIESEL RANGE GORDON HANDY MACHINERY Ltd in Blenheim, well known as the local John Deere agent, has formed a partnership with Lister Petter to supply and service the Lister Petter range of marine propulsion and gensets. Lister Petter has a long history in engines from when it was founded over 140 years ago to its current wide range of advanced diesel and gas-powered engines. The models sit well with the John Deere range, says Chris Johnston. Lister Petter marine engines are factory marinised two, three and four-cylinder engines with direct injection and heat exchangers. The range covers from 14.7kW to 40kW for the propulsion engines and from 6.9kVA to 20kVA continuous for the one and three- phase gensets. The applications for the gensets are varied and particularly suit commercial operations with high hour usage. We are so confident fi of our quality product we can offer you a full shaft bearing replacement guarantee* 4 YEARS ON COMMERCIAL VESSELS 8 YEARS ON PLEASURE CRAFT Our Hydro industry uses THORDON Available from your authorised Thordon Distributor: (*conditions apply) 110 Sunnybrae Rd. Glenfi eld, Auckland. Tel: + 00 64 9 443 5886 • Fax: + 00 64 9 443 5892 www.henleyspropellers.com • vic.dempsey@henleyspropellers.com fi July/August 2011 Professional Skipper r 47 Our Navy uses THORDON Why would you use anything less? Servicing the Marine Industry since 1917 VIP.S82

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