Re: [Paddlewise] Local motorboater killed by jet ski

From: alex <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 09:54:11 -0700
> I always have a small airhorn in my PFD pocket, but am considering
mounting
> it directly on my boat for easier access in an emergency situation. Has
> anyone done any like this or do you have other ideas. I have a red boat,
red
> and yellow PFD's and reflective tape on my paddles.

I'm carrying a whistle on a short bungey tied PFD shoulder, so it's always
accessible. It seems to be quite loud, - don't know whether the
psychological effect on a jet-skier would be the same as with a horn.
Mentality of teenagers is already beyond my comprehension :-) ...
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