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Mike S
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Posted: Thu Nov 29th, 2007 12:32 pm |
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I'd like to express on behalf of the board here, our heartfelt condolences to the family and many friends of Serge aka Tito. I didnt personally know him but I do understand some members here did.
I'm not clear on the details, but I understand he was an expert Kayaker (20yrs) and had a fatal accident on the water.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those whose hearts he had touched.
more details are at the following link:
http://www.ontariosportfishing.com/view_topic.php?id=2175&forum_id=1&jump_to=12970#p12970
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Disspatcher
Moderator
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Posted: Thu Nov 29th, 2007 12:51 pm |
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| Rest In Peace Serge..you will be sadly missed.
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Vanselena
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Posted: Thu Nov 29th, 2007 02:06 pm |
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From another board.
As it has been reported, our fishing community lost a valuable member this morning/last night.
I'd just like to clear up some confusion, so that his name is not slandered.
I was out this morning, helping out the search and rescue team, in my boat. There were three or four other pleasure craft assisting in the search....Our friend was close to many of us. Serge, or Tito Woody as he is known online, was a kayaking instructor who has over 20 years kayaking experience on big water...including the Ocean.
The waves pictured in Cliffs thread about waves was the North Shore. As many of you probably know, if the North shore is getting pounded, the South Shore is calm. It was.
Serge launched around 2pm in favourable offshore winds. There was no weather warnings about any possible snow squalls. Many on this board, including myself, would feel very comfortable with that forcast.
Serge made it 20 km's towards his fishing destination, Jordan Harbour. (This was 20k's down shore, NOT off shore) He was witnessed fishing infront of the Jordan outflow around 3:30 in the afternoon, before snow storm, by shore anglers. He was not spotted after that.
His body was found just West of Jordan Harbour.
Please, lets all learn from this. But Serge was not some lunatic who intended to put anyone else's safety at risk. I'd like to thank our Search and Rescue teams for their undaunting work last night and this morning. The lake was still rough and rolling this morning. We all got off the water soaking wet, frozen, and devistated. They treated us with respect, and shared in our loss. Not a single rescue officer asked "why" Serge went out, or that they were "upset" for putting their safety at risk....They were great. Myself and the rest of Serge's friends and family owe a huge thanks for the effort the Search and Rescue team made finding Serge.
Lets all learn from this.
No matter HOW experienced we are, the Great Lakes are a dangerous beast. Respect the water. Keep all safety devices onboard when fishing the Great Lakes in the winter. I'm not talking the necessary safety stuff for boaters, i'm talking fully charged VHF's, GPS's, and CELL PHONES!
Talk it easy everyone.
Rest in Peace Serge. Your going to be missed!
Steve
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hawg hunter
Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 29th, 2007 05:42 pm |
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thanks for posting this very sad topic i fished with Serge many times and we just agreed that hed stay at my buddies while down here ice fishing as much as he wanted to.im still in shock!
he will be sadley missed by me and many many others.
GOD BLESS YA SERGE REWST IN PEACE MY FRIEND
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY
Hawg Hunter
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fishingbarry
VIP Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 29th, 2007 09:23 pm |
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Thanks Vanselena for the pasted post on Serge. I did get a very thoughtfull pm from a fellow board member on this but I was a little shook up (A lot actually) at the time by his death to post.Serge was a great guy you would never forget. He had his way of doing things and was one of a kind.I will truly miss Him. My prayers and thoughts go out to his Family, God bless you Serge !
Barry
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ravinerat
Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 30th, 2007 02:04 am |
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serge was an adventurer that loved to fish and draw people into the sport. Serge came on our Quinte trip last winter and will forever be in the memories of those that knew him. I've had the pleasure of talking shop with Serge when it came to Kayaks. I've been a white water kayaker for 20 years. Serge has been a driving force behind getting Kayak fishing off the ground in Ontario and doing a little guiding on the Grand River with kayaks. We had some great plans ahead as serge always took the bull by the horns and lead the way. He will truly be missed. Here's a pic of Serge on the ice at Quinte last year.
RR
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Mike S
Administrator
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Posted: Fri Nov 30th, 2007 02:23 am |
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some more info, expressions of sadness, and shock, and some very nice pictures of Serge can be found at this link:
http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=757542
(looks like his presence was known very well on this texas based board)
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fishingbarry
VIP Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 30th, 2007 03:50 am |
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Thanks Ravine Rat for that picture
I was standing right behind you when that picture was taken. it was a nasty day and the wind was just a blowing.I had just come out from fishchasers clam and Serge had a I just caught a good one glow about him! thanks again
Barry
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fishingbarry
VIP Member
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Posted: Sat Dec 1st, 2007 10:59 pm |
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Hi all
Today is a very sad day. Today we said good bye to our friend Serge aka; "Titowoody". Fishchaser , Eastfisher and I meet up at Bass Pro ( Fitting for the circumstance) for the drive down in Eastfishers truck to Brantford. Once There we meet up with Paulyboy 83.It was a sad day indeed. For those who knew Serge , knew he was a great guy,always willing to share information or what he had and to lend a hand . The sport has lost one of the good ones! His wife did not know us bye face but knew all our names from the Ontario Sportfishing Board. We did our best to convey our sympathies There were a lot of Family and friends there to pay thier last respects to Serge even the boys in blue (police) showed up. A very sad day indeed.
Good Bye Serge ! it was our honor to know you...
FishingBarry
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