Re: [Paddlewise] [OFF-Paddlewise] SPOT anxiety

From: Bob Carter <revkayak_at_aptalaska.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:07:31 -0800
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Dave wrote:
 Rev, I was hoping the description of my experience would get others to work
> through the scenarios for themselves.  Was not trying to suggest you guys 
> were not up to the task.

I did not take it that way so don't worry..
>
> It does bug me that some paddlers have failed to use their SPOT units 
> correctly, thereby compromising their usefulness for others.  The Coast 
> Guard has scarce enough resources for looking for truly lost people.
>
Agreed!
I have a feeling that the CG may start charging for false searches, and 
searches are expensive!
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