Quicksand deaths
Discussion
I don't think its particularly quicksands at Southport, more muppets trying to walk from Southport to Blackpool and disregarding a couple of minor details such as tides and the Ribble.
However, in the late 20's there were several land speed record attempts held on Southport beach, as in the 1960's where proper 'Sandraces' were held under the Liverpool or Southport Motor Clubs organisation. Similair races were held at Weston Super Mare as well.
Perhaps these are the PH equivalent of 'Quicksands?
However, in the late 20's there were several land speed record attempts held on Southport beach, as in the 1960's where proper 'Sandraces' were held under the Liverpool or Southport Motor Clubs organisation. Similair races were held at Weston Super Mare as well.
Perhaps these are the PH equivalent of 'Quicksands?
Morecambe bay is possibly the most notorious for quicksand deaths. That was where the chinese cockle fishers died earlier this year. Many other deaths and near fatal rescues over the years.
Listening to Radio 4 on Sunday morning, they had a guy who was a bay Guide. He said that the sands are usually ok if you keep walking and know what you are doing. However, even experienced people can get caught out.
Apparently, the sand looks ok until you stand on it. The sand is suspended in water and when you put pressure on it the water surfaces and you sink into the sand itself. It has a suction action due to the water leaving and can be as hard as concrete almost immediately. As you struggle to get out more water is forced to the surface and you sink further into it. You can't dig it out as the water and sand nearby fill the space you've made. Very scary really!
Listening to Radio 4 on Sunday morning, they had a guy who was a bay Guide. He said that the sands are usually ok if you keep walking and know what you are doing. However, even experienced people can get caught out.
Apparently, the sand looks ok until you stand on it. The sand is suspended in water and when you put pressure on it the water surfaces and you sink into the sand itself. It has a suction action due to the water leaving and can be as hard as concrete almost immediately. As you struggle to get out more water is forced to the surface and you sink further into it. You can't dig it out as the water and sand nearby fill the space you've made. Very scary really!
andygo said:
However, in the late 20's there were several land speed record attempts held on Southport beach, as in the 1960's where proper 'Sandraces' were held under the Liverpool or Southport Motor Clubs organisation. Similair races were held at Weston Super Mare as well.
The sands at Uphill,outside Weston-super-Mare, have claimed several lives over the years. There are warning signs on the beach, but people are largely ignorant of the effect and frightening speed at which the sand can take you. We were always warned as children not to stray into the dangerous areas. I guess some people wer just unaware of their existence.
They used to hold annual bike trials on the beach at Weston-super-Mare. Not sure if they still do though, as I haven't been back for over ten years.
EmmaP said:
However, in the late 20's there were several land speed record attempts held on Southport beach, as in the 1960's where proper 'Sandraces' were held under the Liverpool or Southport Motor Clubs organisation. Similair races were held at Weston Super Mare as well.
The sands at Uphill,outside Weston-super-Mare, have claimed several lives over the years. There are warning signs on the beach, but people are largely ignorant of the effect and frightening speed at which the sand can take you. We were always warned as children not to stray into the dangerous areas. I guess some people wer just unaware of their existence.
They used to hold annual bike trials on the beach at Weston-super-Mare. Not sure if they still do though, as I haven't been back for over ten years.
That's wierd. I was just looking at some house details for a place at Uphill. Chucked them though because W-s-M is a Chav town.
Berrow is a bit tasty for quicksand too. Had a bit of a worry their the other day when the whippet took off after the seagulls. Tide comes in a bit quick too - very scary in the dark.
yertis said:
That's wierd. I was just looking at some house details for a place at Uphill. Chucked them though because W-s-M is a Chav town.
Congrats for a Boris Johnson-esque effort at insulting a lot of people in one quick sentence.
Quite a few Pistonheaders from Weston, but don't let that stop you eh?
_dobbo_ said:
That's wierd. I was just looking at some house details for a place at Uphill. Chucked them though because W-s-M is a Chav town.
Congrats for a Boris Johnson-esque effort at insulting a lot of people in one quick sentence.
Quite a few Pistonheaders from Weston, but don't let that stop you eh?
Sorry - forgot to put in the
at the top. I'll come down to Weston on Saturday and apologise to you all... 
Though lets' face it pretty well everywhere is a Chav town these days.
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