RE: [Paddlewise] 2-Way Radios

Thanks all, for the info I've received on the 2-way radios thus far.

Shawn said...

> Never found much use for them on the water on regular paddling days!!

I can see that, too.  So, I thought I'd comment on some situations when
my wife or I said "I wish we had a 2-way radio".

1.  When we're on land, and one of the kids is doing a recreational
paddle around a lake or river, within sight, but out of hearing
distance. "Get your butt back here, Sara, it's Leanne's turn now.  Don't
be a boat hog."  Wanna see a speed record set?  Try this - "Sara, Dillon
is on the cell phone..."

2.  While convoying with cars on trips of an hour or more.  For
instance, last year, it was a 14 hour AAU Basketball trip to Orlando
from Virginia, for the National tournament.  (Several families traveling
together)  

3.  At the N.C. OBX - one of us is at the beach, the other is at the
cottage  "Hey, honey, how about bringing me another drink and a bag of
chips when you come back".

4.  At the beach, one person at the blankets, the other walking to the
pier and back (about 1 mile away).

5.  While Bass fishing with buddies "Hey John, I found em over here at
this drop off.  They're hitting black jigs on the fall, get your butt
over here."

6.  While camping at state parks, and I'm off on a trail, on the lake
paddling/fishing, or whatever, and the family is back at camp napping
and reading.  "Dad, we're hungry, are you EVER coming back?"

7.  At local festivals when everyone wants to split up and go their
separate ways.

8. When my wife and I are at different "fields" within the same basic
complex.  "Hey, Joyce, Leanne just scored another goal!  How is Sara
doing over there?"

Those are just a few situations that came to mind immediately.  When on
a "regular" paddle, nobody strays so far away that an assisted rescue
becomes impossible, so radios wouldn't be needed. When I've paddled with
others, it's generally been still water, rec boats, and a lot of
floating and chit chatting..... which is why I usually go elsewhere and
solo, that is, until I find a suitable partner.

Rick
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