Yup I sent her my location when I leave the house and it shows her where on the lake I’m at .
That last unit you posted where would you find something like that?
Just and FYI for anyone interested, The PLBs are technically not good for life. There is no way to charge standard PLB devices. ACR used to have a 10 year battery installed in them. I believe they've recently changed it to 8 years? Not sure if they've actually changed the batteries or some other reason, but... After the period has expired, they must be sent back to ACR for a battery replacement which costs around $200 last I checked. The Satellite messaging devices are rechargeable, but require an active, monthly subscription in order for the SOS function to work. I've looked into a ton of different units and plans before I got mine. If anyone wants more info, pro's/cons, etc, I can share
Please share.
Sounds good but just text her your what3words.You can do it right from the app.
A buddy of mine used a bleach bottle with the bottom cut off. Doubles as a bailing bucket. I just use the orange safety kit minus the lid and contents. Always have. Sure beats trying to balance. Plus it’s less conspicuous.
I had that app, great idea and very practical. I never used it, Navionics on the other hand, I use every outing. No matter what app, the approach is the same. Perhaps it saves your ass, maybe it doesn't. Worth the effort ether way.
Not completely true you can still get your what3words location and say it over the radio. Easier than reading gps coordinates. All emergency services and coast guard are set up to respond to a call for help to a w3w location too.Just remember, when you have no cell service, which is a regular occurrence out of Burwell, none of those apps will work.
I find it super helpful for finding friends on the water.
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