Re: [Paddlewise] Vested interests - flare and radio questions

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Peter Osman wrote:

> Sandy Kramer wrote
> >Hi everybody, this is Sandy Kramer in Miami.  How about people giving a
> >list of what they carry on their PFDs?
>
> I'm a kayaker with one years experience so am responding more to learn than
> to teach - note the list doesn't include protective clothing or PFD
>
> Safety equipment I always "wear"
>     Hand compass
>     High energy food
>     Some kind of light/torch/light stick
>     Whistle
>     Small tin of plasters and aspirin
>     $20.00 bill (To exit with foldable and get home)
>
> What I'ld also intend to wear on a major off shore trip
>     EPIRB
>     quick release belt for tether (eg a diving belt)
>     some communication device (questions here)
>     pruning shears or wire cutter
>
> What I think might be useful to wear
>     flares?? (lots of questions here)
>     cigarette lighter
>
> Flare questions : -
>      Is it more sensible to wear flares or to stow them handy in the kayak?
>      When are they most likely to be useful - in or out of the kayak?
>      Can they be waterproofed? - (the ones I've seen say keep dry)
>      Is it possible to get small packs of certified flares? (In Australia?)
>
> Communication device questions : -
>      It seems there are three useful devices portable phone, 27MHz radio,
> marine radio
>      Which is most useful?
>      Is a hand radio with all three facilities available?
>
> Hope you can help - PeterO
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