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Editor: Rod Sullivan
Profession: Maritime Attorney

Category: Boating Accidents

The Miami Herald incorrectly reported that the boat which was towing the boat on which James Noel-Pou and Monica Burguera were killed was operated by Sea Tow. It turns out that Sea Tow had simply reported to the scene after hearing of the accident over the marine band radio. When the Miami Herald reporter spotted it, and heard that the other two boats had been in tow when the accident happened, the reporter assumed that the Sea Tow vessel had been towing the other two boats. In fact, the towing boat was operated by Club Nautico of Miami Beach.

More details have emerged about the accident. The Columbus Day Regatta was going on on Biscayne Bay. When it was over, boat were jockeying for position in the dark, trying to get under the William Powell bridge. The 35 foot Intrepid, seeing its chance to pass underneath the bridge, was running at high speed when it hit a wake, went airborne, and went over the stern of the boat on which James Noel-Pou and Monica Burguera were riding in tow.