Some great advice

Saltwater Offshore Discussion
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I’ve been doing this job a long time. It amazes me how often people leave the pier without leaving a solid float plan. Play it safe! Tell your loved ones where you’re going and spend some money on an epirb. I can’t stress how effective a properly registered epirb is.

https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/be-proactive-to-stay-safe-on-the-water/article_3c2cbd6a-602f-11e8-a0c6-1fa589917791.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=user-share

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Fully agree. At the VERY minimum, put a PLB and handheld VHF in a ditch bag with a few other emergency items.

With the cost of a PLB at around $250, there is absolutely NO excuse to not have one as part of your ditch bag (or on your person).

1994 Hewes Redfisher 18, 2004 Yamaha 150 VMAX
Malibu X-Factor Kayak

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Agree. I shared this article on our social media page for the same reason.
It was a great piece.

1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.eyestrikefishing.com #predatorsstriketheeye

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Great article, thanks for sharing. Stuff like this saves lives!

I do a float plan with wife even if inshore or just running the creeks.

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Great article and awesome advice! For someone like me who runs offshore with a single engine boat, this is solid advice!

2018 Cobia 220
F200 Yamaha

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My cousin, a retired coastie developed this: http://www.urlifetrax.com/about-us/

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Vessel sunk last night off Myrtle Beach, crew was rescued in short order due to Epirb, life raft, etc.

http://www.islandpacket.com/latest-news/article212323894.html

Sea Hunt 207CC,Yam F150
Carolina Skiff (old school model)17’ Suz D50

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Picked up one of these at the Ft Lauderdale Boat Show last year for about $200, well made, very compact and I just keep it clipped on a belt loop. Ideal for inshore/nearshore boating. Regular price is around $250.

http://oceansignal.com/products/plb1/

Also: DO NOT FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR BEACON, Free and a simple 5 minutes online form.

https://beaconregistration.noaa.gov/RGDB/index

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Picked up one of these at the Ft Lauderdale Boat Show last year for about $200, well made, very compact and I just keep it clipped on a belt loop. Ideal for inshore/nearshore boating. Regular price is around $250.

http://oceansignal.com/products/plb1/

Also: DO NOT FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR BEACON, Free and a simple 5 minutes online form.

https://beaconregistration.noaa.gov/RGDB/index

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I wonder why the report about the Aunt T didnt say they got ran over.He stays in the same marina with me a container ship got them.