Re: [Paddlewise] Diving From Kayaks

From: Dan Hagen <dan_at_hagen.net>
Date: Sat, 06 Feb 1999 08:40:55 -0800
Scott (KiAyker_at_aol.com) wrote:

> ...<snip>... Since I try to minimize the amount of
> equipment in my boat I eventually opted to simply dive down and tie the boat
> to the bottom.
>    ... 

Hmmm. Tying the boat to the bottom probably works very well. But why
rely on such a straightforward approach when there are so many really
slick gadgets from which to choose?  For example, how about installing a
Differential GPS with an anchor alarm, with a feed to an underwater
signaling device?  Then your boat will alert you when (and if) it begins
to drift away. Actually, given how well the hull transmits sounds, for
the signaling device you could probably just use some small stereo
speakers mounted in the aft compartment.  Hook these up to an MP3
player, and configure it to play "Anchors Away" when the DGPS alarm
signals significant drift. :-)

Dan Hagen
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