Fatal Accident in Anaheim Bay

I read with interest the brief editorial about the dangers of alcohol and boating (“A Goal of Sobriety at Sea,” June 25).

However, the editorial contained an error. It stated that the boating accident in Anaheim Bay that killed five people happened in 1983. It actually happened in 1984.

As an editor, I understand that such errors can creep into copy. But I feel it’s important to correct the error in print for two reasons: one, those killed were alive in 1983; and two, because this editorial might, in turn, be used as a reference someday and 1983 would go on to be incorrectly cited as the date of the accident.

I think it’s great what Mothers Against Drunk Driving is doing. Within the boating press, there has been a lot of discussion about the topic of alcohol and boating. I am happy that the subject is seeing the light of day in the general press as well and hope the message continues to reach more people.

LINDA YUSKAITIS

Sea Magazine

Costa Mesa