G'Day Derek, TETHER & DAY HATCH I have one ring bolted to the underside of the deck in the day hatch. Attached to this ring is a lanyard attached to a dry bag which is long enough to easily reach the front deck. The drybag contains simple tools, first aid kit, flares and dye. Sliding along this lanyard are 1 or 2 shorter lanyards connected to a mobile phone and sometimes a VHF transceiver. At other times the VHF is tethered to the front deck if its likely to be used a lot. Otherwise I try to keep the front deck clear for maps (also tethered) and sail rigging. In my boat this reduces chance of tangling. Don't know if it would work for other boats. I don't trust my ability with adhesives to glue anchor points for tethers that will stand up to time and surf so use bolts and fibreglass instead. PFD Theres a ring sewn into a water bag pocket on the back of my PFD this is connected by a single lanyard to a pack of miniflares and an EPIRB. I'm thinking of also including water and chocolate but concerned about weight. PERSONAL TETHER As Dave commented I wouldn't wear a personal tether in surf but sometimes wear one when solo and isolated. I believe this would have saved a life in at least one case I know of. Audrey Sutherland is a well known kayaker who uses this precaution and still kayaking in her 80's - now thats soemthing to aspire to! All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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