Derek wrote: > This message came up on another list, and I thought it would be of > interest here too. We've had plenty of discussion about correct VHF > useage. There is plenty to learn from the recordings linked below. [snip] >> mayday 1 (later a fatality) >> > http://paddlingtravelers.blogspot.com/2007/05/panic-mayday-vhf-ch-16east-coast-us.html I agree it is good to practice use of the VHF for emergencies. I've handled one minor emergency via VHF on Vancouver Island, and it was good to have listened extensively to CG/boater interactions in my home waters. It increased my comfort level for doing my own CG/paddler transmissions. However, I find the content of the above exchange more of a violation of a private moment than instructional. I think it is more voyeuristic than helpful. In short, for my tastes, I think it would be better to leave it off the blog ... if Adam is reading this. When someone dies, it is time to back off and let it go. I think I am probably "old school," and not ready for "new school," if this clip is it. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed May 16 2007 - 18:01:13 PDT
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