r.i.p.

(borka) · (borka) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 06-21-2007, 1:40 AM

We are lost our friend at last weekend. His name is Roma Diverichev 28 y.o. Its happened in of an accident on the water. The boat which was going beside our boat was a reason of death.
Just want to say for everyone, drivers and riders - guys be careful and attentive all the time on the water.
RIP Roma...
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(wakeworld) · (wakeworld) **Join Date: Jan 1997** 06-21-2007, 2:22 AM

I'm so sorry to hear that. Our prayers go out to Roma and his family. Looks like we're going to miss another great wakeboarding personality!

(dudeman) · (dudeman) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 06-21-2007, 2:44 AM

Sorry for the loss of your friend Boris. Too many take boating safety for granted.

(morgs) · (morgs) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 06-21-2007, 2:56 AM

So sorry hear about this Boris - just terrible.

Thoughts and prayers go out to Roma's friends and family. RIP Bro.

(borka) · (borka) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 06-21-2007, 3:37 AM

Thanks all for support. And dont be a carefree. Remember about safeness everytime.
Hey Paul, did you compete in 2005 at WakeBoardWorldCup in Russia? I remember guy with word "MORGS" at the bottom of the board. In the final runs he broken the board. That was you?

(morgs) · (morgs) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 06-21-2007, 4:12 AM

No, it wasnt me - it must have been another "Morgs". I did have a mate compete in that comp though, Andy Meyenberg from Switzerland. He won the Masters division...

(kylielogan) · (kylielogan) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 06-21-2007, 4:55 AM

R.I.P. Roma

(wakereviews) · (wakereviews) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 06-21-2007, 5:27 AM

Damn, not a good week. RIP and God Bless.

(froese) · (froese) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 06-21-2007, 5:29 AM

R.I.P.

(lzyboy) · (lzyboy) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 06-21-2007, 7:21 AM

Remember the good times, laughs, memories ~ RIP ~

(swami) · (swami) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 06-21-2007, 7:34 AM

I'm sorry to hear that you lost a friend... he's riding endless butter now.

take care

(bremsen) · (bremsen) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 06-21-2007, 7:38 AM

Very tragic, lets you know how precious and short life really is. RIP Roma.

(wake_pirate) · (wake_pirate) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 06-21-2007, 7:41 AM

God bless

kidrik 06-21-2007, 7:53 AM

R.I.P.

Much love to the friends and family.......

(migs)

Very sad, very sad...
Such a tragic month for wakeboarding.

(andy_nintzel)

Sorry to here that, it has been a really hard month on the wakeboard community.

(pottsy) · (pottsy) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 06-21-2007, 8:13 AM

Sorry to hear that. R.I.P.

(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 06-21-2007, 8:21 AM

Sorry to hear that, Boris. That's terrible and a sobering reminder to be careful on the water.

RIP

(liquidmx) · (liquidmx) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 06-21-2007, 8:21 AM

Very sad, I hope you have a lot of great memories. RIP.

(charman) · (charman) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 06-21-2007, 9:16 AM

dwell on the good times! R.I.P Roma

deltahoosier 06-21-2007, 9:19 AM

Sorry your friend passed on. RIP Roma.

(joeshmoe) · (joeshmoe) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 06-21-2007, 9:32 AM

how exactly did he get killed?

mendo247 06-21-2007, 9:38 AM

Seems like tragic story after tragic story the last month or two...

R.I.P

bocephus 06-21-2007, 9:45 AM

Sorry to hear that, Boris. That's terrible and a sobering reminder to be careful on the water.

RIP

(radikal) · (radikal) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 06-21-2007, 10:56 AM

really sorry, R.I.P, safety first, fun will come by itself !

(bftskir) · (bftskir) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 06-21-2007, 12:01 PM

very sorry about your friend Boris
if at some point you would share what occurred... if any of the info might help others to avoid such an accident...
i am truly sorry your friend Roma is gone.
it is a tragedy.

(cbk) · (cbk) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 06-21-2007, 8:44 PM

Sorry to hear about the loss.....R.I.P.

(ffmedic) · (ffmedic) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 06-21-2007, 8:46 PM

RIP

(auto) · (auto) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 06-21-2007, 8:48 PM

RIP and godspeed.

(aces6692) · (aces6692) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 06-21-2007, 8:52 PM

R.I.P

(ponte_06_x2) · (ponte_06_x2) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 06-21-2007, 9:03 PM

R.I.P. let him remain in your hart as a great friend.

(nickdakoolkat)

RIP....this is tragic my prayers are with his family....Just remember those here on earth are the ones that are suffering he is in a better place, in fact he is probably hitting a big meaty D-up right now on a lake of never ending glass.....

murrayair 06-21-2007, 10:47 PM

My thoughts and prayers to Roma's family and friends. It's always so sad to hear about these incidents. How was the boat beside yours involved, if you don't mind saying? Just curious.

(borka) · (borka) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 06-22-2007, 12:15 AM

It was very simple and very stupid situation. The driver on that boat(it was rockaway boat) with his family just lookout the Romas riding. Than we descry the boat coming from the opposite direction. Our "audience" clap eyes on that boat and driver start to reform under us and reduse the throttle, just straight to rider. Roma tho cant drop the handle. That was doing too fast.
Sorry for the lame english.

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 06-22-2007, 1:31 AM

R.I.P.

(mx118) · (mx118) **Join Date: Dec 2002** 06-22-2007, 5:01 AM

Boris,

I am sorry to hear this. I too had a close call a couple weeks ago with a boat but was lucky enough to come out with just a scare. My prayers are with you and his family & friends.

(lfrider139) · (lfrider139) **Join Date: May 2007** 06-22-2007, 5:18 AM

im sorry to hear that boris, hang in there bro...RIP Roma

(redsupralaunch)

Our prayers are with all of his friends, family, and fellow riders.

Chris Walker
NWL Chairman/USA Wakeboard

(mossy44) · (mossy44) **Join Date: Oct 2001** 06-22-2007, 6:24 AM

i am very sorry to hear about your loss. RIP

no disrespect to boris but can anyone try to further explain the situation? did an oncoming boat hit Roma? again, i am truly sorry. just like andy said above, knowing the full story will help teach others a lesson and hopefully prevent other accidents like this

(mobius67) · (mobius67) **Join Date: May 2007** 06-23-2007, 5:52 PM

RIP

Prayers to him and his family.

(bftskir) · (bftskir) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 06-23-2007, 9:14 PM

u think thats lame? you should hear my spanish...
no disrespect just trying to lighten the mood
i think Boris said basically
that a boat came in the opposite direction
a guy out with his family with maybe a rental? boat from "rockaway" was NOT looking out for Roma
and angled as they past and hit him as he was riding and they were going too fast for Roma to let go or avoid the collision.
which would be a very simple very stupid situation.(because of the guy not watching out and going too fast)

is that about right Boris?
is it a very busy area? crowded?

it sounds terrible.

i'm really sorry.

deltahoosier 06-23-2007, 9:25 PM

Sounds like a boat was driving next to them watching Roma ride. A boat came from the opposite direction. The boat driving next to them got off the throttle and turned down into Roma to avoid the oncoming boat.

That is what I got out of it anyway. Horrible either way. RIP Roma

(bftskir) · (bftskir) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 06-23-2007, 10:15 PM

yeah rod i think maybe you did describe it

(borka) · (borka) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 06-24-2007, 7:38 AM

We were wakeboarding at our usual place, steered by an experienced pilot.
The downside of that place is that it isn't wide enough. During Roma's
round, a Maxum sailing boat with a family on formed up with us at the
starboard. Their boat was at a reasonably safe distance from ours.
A few minutes later, a large motorized yacht began moving towards us from
the right side. The pilot of the boat moving parallel to us must have been
so carried away watching Roma's jumps that he noticed the incoming yacht
too late. It was already very close. To avoid the collision with the yacht,
he abruptly turned in our direction, reduced his speed not to crash into us
and thus ran over Roma.

Thanks to Paul Morgan for translation.

(zo1) · (zo1) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 06-25-2007, 6:42 AM

Holy crap that is horrible... R.I.P...