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| Author: | RobPatt [ Tue May 19, 2009 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Safety Gear for Coastal Cruising ?? |
Hi. In warm waters what safety gear is recommended for coastal cruising? By coastal, I mean from shore to 8-10 miles out where the barrier islands are (Mississippi Gulf Coast). 1. ALWAYS file a float plan 2. ALWAYS wear a lift jacket 3. ALWAYS carry water and a few snacks 4. ALWAYS watch the weather... [b] But what about GEAR ?[/b] - The cell phone works out that far, I've done it.... marine VHF is better. [u]Flares and/or signaling devices?[/u] - I'm thinking maybe ink... to dye the water, effective in daylight... and waterproof. - worst case, boat sinks, you need to fire or launch a flare/from IN the water... so must be something that's easily accessible and works when wet and or soaked.... |
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| Author: | ncmbm [ Wed May 20, 2009 1:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Safety Gear for Coastal Cruising ?? |
What you have listed plus a gps locator. I know a sailor that went out in the gulf for a three hour cruise, got caught in a storm and spent the next 3 days floating lost. He was not prepared in any way, used the sails to catch water for drinking, etc. Lucky to have survived. A gps locator would have gotten help to him within 1 day. |
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| Author: | Mayor [ Thu May 21, 2009 6:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Safety Gear for Coastal Cruising ?? |
I have a handheld VHF. I mounted the belt clip on the boom, works great. |
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| Author: | Wyatt [ Mon May 25, 2009 6:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Safety Gear for Coastal Cruising ?? |
VHF, GPS, STROBE LIGHT; NAVIGATION LIGHTS; LOTS OF EXTRA WARM CLOTHES IN THE HULLS; TWO KINDS OF RIGHTING SYSTEMS; SOME KIND OF ANTI-TURLTLE DEVICE. AM RADIO TO HEAR TUNES AND LISTEN FOR STORMS; EXTRA BEERS TO ENJOY THE TRIP. ABOVE ALL, STAY AS DRY AS POSSIBLE ALL THE TIME. WYATT |
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