Re: [Paddlewise] walkie talkies & VHF

From: Shawn Baker <shawnkayak_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 07:52:03 -0700 (PDT)
Don't sell yourself too short.  You may be the one who sees the
accident in the first place, and might be able to save precious minutes
or hours by being the one who alerts the USCG or other vessels nearby
who may come to the boaters' aid.

Shawn

--- Robert Brubaker <rbrub_at_earthlink.net> wrote:
> Odd thing is if there were a boating accident other than another
> kayaker
> or other small boat, I probably would not be of much use in providing
> aid other than organizing and providing limited buoyancy to a few
> swimmers or first aid.  


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