Re: [Paddlewise] VHF

From: Edward Sullivan <sullivaned_at_pop.mts.kpnw.org>
Date: Wed, 02 Dec 1998 08:58:38 -0800
>  (and there are a lot of sea kayaks in
> Barkley Sound!).  

Actually, (and delightfully) I had the sound to myself, except for two
kayakers I chatted up as they paddled by my camp on Dodd on the first
evening. And an occasional fishing boat.  Wonderous and a little spooky.

For Mr. Martin: How does an EPIRB compare in size and weight? Can it run
on AA batteries (I try to standardize all battery appliances for
swappage in emergency).
  And I-thought-I-might-shouldn't-be-out-in-October, but the weather
broke, I had a forecast for three days of nice, I was in Tofino and
could not resist. 

Somebody else said: "EPIRB require much longer response times (24-36
hours ?)" ???? Why so long? I really prefer same-day service when I am
bobbing.


As always
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