Re: [Paddlewise] FW: crossing ship channels safely?

From: Patrick Maun <pmaun_at_bitstream.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 11:05:08 -0500
>Flares ... hand held, or small flare pistol .... do not use
>RED ... that means you are in trouble ... use 'white' mag
>flares.  If using a pistol, shoot it 'straight up' almost
>... not at the ship.  It could be a tanker ... and if it
>landed on his deck ... it might cause quite a show.  Mag
>flares are quite 'hot' ...

Yes, but setting their ship on fire *would* get their attention. ;-)

Good to have someone who has been on "the other side" on the list.

-Patrick
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