What to bring with me?
06-30-2011, 10:09 AM
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Tell someone close where ur going & when ur comin back! Stay in touch w/someone on land! 
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10-07-2011, 04:45 PM
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KNOWLEDGE!
Take a boating course, and, if possible check into "basic marine maintainance" courses offered through some Gov't agencies and/or colleges.
Face it, having all the spare parts in the world and a roller cabinet full of Snap On tools does you NO good whatsoever if you have no idea whats wrong, how to fix it, or how to diagnose whats wrong.
A float plan is a also a great idea, most smart phones have a free app. that allows you to file a plan and Email it to whoever you want, it includes your boat Reg numbers, name, etc, so, if [God Forbid] something happens and you need assistance, all your pertinent info will be available.
Its also a good idea to have "someone" on the boat with a good knowledge of how to operate the boat, and most importantly the radio, again, you can take a "VHF course" from several places. If "you" are injured or get sick, fall overboard, pass out, etc. Its a good idea to have someone who knows "what to do" [other than get hysterical and start screaming and crying, lol]
Just my 2 cents!
Michael
Take a boating course, and, if possible check into "basic marine maintainance" courses offered through some Gov't agencies and/or colleges.
Face it, having all the spare parts in the world and a roller cabinet full of Snap On tools does you NO good whatsoever if you have no idea whats wrong, how to fix it, or how to diagnose whats wrong.
A float plan is a also a great idea, most smart phones have a free app. that allows you to file a plan and Email it to whoever you want, it includes your boat Reg numbers, name, etc, so, if [God Forbid] something happens and you need assistance, all your pertinent info will be available.
Its also a good idea to have "someone" on the boat with a good knowledge of how to operate the boat, and most importantly the radio, again, you can take a "VHF course" from several places. If "you" are injured or get sick, fall overboard, pass out, etc. Its a good idea to have someone who knows "what to do" [other than get hysterical and start screaming and crying, lol]
Just my 2 cents!
Michael
10-07-2011, 10:43 PM
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it is essential that you teach your wife or s/o basic operations of the boat, and basic navigation, and basic vhf function. If god forbid something happened to you she could safely get you back to port.
