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05-08-2010, 05:43 PM | #1 |
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VHF radio?? distress equip.
new to the kayaking scene. just got a hobie and i wanna take it out to la jolla next thursday. ive made a couple test runs to el cap bass fishin and to san diego bay last week. this would be my first time out in the big pond. i got all the gear i think i need. just wondering about distress equipment??? is a vhf a must? flare gun? air horn? you tell me?
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05-08-2010, 05:50 PM | #2 |
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VHF and PFD a must. A good whistle wouldnt hurt
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05-08-2010, 05:56 PM | #3 |
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05-08-2010, 06:33 PM | #4 |
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radio
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05-08-2010, 06:35 PM | #5 |
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Ive been using this for two years now after my non floating radio went for a dive. Icom makes a similar one also
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...loating/Detail |
05-08-2010, 10:09 PM | #6 |
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Make sure you have the Coast Guard and SD Life Guard Dispatch phone numbers programed into your cell phone.
Floating hand held vhf, a loud whistle, and good life vest are also a must. Shit happens fast, so be prepared. |
05-08-2010, 10:59 PM | #7 |
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Here this might also help with your question Not only should you have the safety equipment but make sure it is readily available to use
Like Billy V said, shit happens fast! http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=7167 |
05-09-2010, 08:36 AM | #8 |
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safety first
My OP, bring everything you can, but as light as possible...
I am going to add a flair gun and Fog Horn, as once last fall, I was out with 2 buddies near point loma kelp, and the fog just dropped, or formed on us; I mean visibility went from well over 1000 yards to less than 100 yards in minutes... Then next thing we know, we hear a boat heading our way....closer, closer....Then we see him coming right at ME! We all start waving paddles, and I am blowing hard on a survival whistle, and getting ready to DIVE! At about 50 yards the guy swerves....and all was OK...but it rattled me for a bit... It was a lobster boat, going too fast for conditions, trusting radar, but we sure werent showing up on his screen!! Point is like everyone says; things can change in an instant! If you think you could need it, bring it! But keep it simple... After that day, I have also made a point of entering critical points on my GPS, and keep a simple compass handy so if I am out, and fog or darkness or ??? happens, I have some reference points to help me get back... |
05-09-2010, 08:58 AM | #9 |
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In addition to the safety equipment, make sure you can get back on your kayak in case you end up in the water before you get out there.
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