Safety first. cell phones are good, but I prefer a radio.The coast gaurd is always listening.They had me flip back and forth on the radio.Good job and thanks to the port weller crew last spring,A qiuck response and a pro job bringing me to shore.As to the 6 boats out at 50,you could see anyone waving,whistlng and what not.Good thing i didnt use a shot gun.When Im out there, I watch!Regardless!for stranded boaters!My lines or whatever.Binoculars and radio are always at hand.
Keep an eye out guys,it can happen to you!I know first hand.Cheers and play safe.