If you are in distress use channel 16. Boaters and power squandron memebers are required to listen to channel 16 for 5 minutes on the half hour and for distress calls and also if the coast guard broad casts a request to help a boater who runs out of gas or has engine trouble. I have several times communicated to the coast guard in Sarnia who have directed me to boaters in need of help. I have towed boaters to Port Dover and Turkey Point on several occasions. It is only common human decency to help a fellow fisherman and boater in need. Next it could be your turn....