RE: [Paddlewise] SV: EPIRB vs PLB; with and without GPS

G'Day Paul and Craig.

Thanks very much and I'll incorporate both your comments.

Craig you stimulated several additional thoughts regarding interference with:
towing, providing assistance to a fellow paddler, carrying out normal and
essential kayak manoevres and navigation. BTW I'm 100% with you on clear decks
ever since I tried to roll with a deck bag attached by bungees. It filled with
water and made an effective sea anchor and as the bungees streteched they
stopped me from rolling up. So nothing on the deck for me except a mast, a
map, a compass and behind me a throw bag - tow line.

And Paul I like the finish off summary of what constitutes useful equipment.
The professional kayakers here were thinking along similar lines and suggested
that a PLB and VHF would be far more useful. They were also concerned that by
the time people had paid for both a Class 2 EPIRB and a PLB they might wonder
if a VHF was worth it.

We've got a volunteer lawyer checking this and also the regulations to see if
AMSA and the NSW Maritime are right about sea kayaks not beng exempt.

I'll let you know how it progresses and again much appreciated.

All the best, PeterO
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