Fisherman missing :(

[whitbyboatguy]

I hope they find him somewhere out there, cold and shivering but alive. If the waves were steep and the wave period really short, it'd be an uphill battle not taking in water though.

 

Speaking of pfd's. How many have a minimalist ditch kit in theirs ? I used to keep three small signal flares and an emergency space blanket in my old pfd. Current one has a whistle on a zinger, a Spyderco knife (can be opened one handed) and if I remember to pack it , a small waterproof flashlight and firestarter. For whitewater runs in the spring/fall and winter, a few more things make the trip.

 

that is a good idea. I wear mine when I am solo for sure but am too loaded up with fishing gear. A whistle and the blanket (does that work in water?) are a good idea. Whistle is a great idea actually. IDK what a tiny flashlight would do.

[GBW]

Whistle is a great idea actually.

I swear a whistle is mandatory to have in the boat at all times. either on the person or in reach. all my life jackets have one on them

[woodenboater]

The flashlight is very key. Had friends making a late season whitewater run in eastern Ont. a few years back. Something happened and they had to hoof it out on foot and light was dropping fast at that time of the year. They had a single light I believe but another would have been very handy. I've never used it for such but it could be THE difference if you're out floating around and you can hear air rescue searching for you. Blink the light in standard sos and hopefully a spotter will see you.

 

I also like Irish's practice of tying onto a rope so if you did end up out of the craft, the boat won't drift away, presuming the kill switch did shut the motor off as well. Just haul yourself back and scramble aboard.

[tonyb]

Sheesh, these are never good posts to see. My thoughts go out to the family of the missing angler, such a terrible tragedy to have a loved one go missing like this.

 

 

I also like Irish's practice of tying onto a rope so if you did end up out of the craft, the boat won't drift away, presuming the kill switch did shut the motor off as well. Just haul yourself back and scramble aboard.

 

There is a better solution! A Wireless Kill switch will shut down the engine should you fall overboard. Couple that with an auto-inflateable PFD and even if you hit your head and got knocked out on your way overboard, you would be bouyant and floating with your head out of that water and drifting with your boat until you resume conciousness or someone spots you.

 

Wireless Kill Switch - http://www.autotether.com/at/how-it-works

 

Please, if you're going to be fishing solo on big water, make sure you have a safe and suitable vessel, up to date safety equipment, share your trip plan with someone on shore, and WEAR an auto-inflateable PFD ( http://www.mustangsurvival.com/recreational/inflatable-pfd-hydrostatic-inflation-technology-hit-0?division=recreation) at all times.

 

If you are interested in taking marine safety to a higher level, the next additions would be:

 

Personal Locater Beacon - This unit uses GPS to transmit your location to SAR satellites. (http://www.acrelectronics.com/products/b/marine/catalog/personal-locator-beacons/resqlink-406-gps)

 

Fully equipped Ditch Bag including hand-held VHF w/ spare batteries (http://www.acrelectronics.com/products/b/marine/catalog/survival-products-gmdss/rapidditch-bag)

 

Strobes for your PFD's (http://www.acrelectronics.com/products/b/marine/catalog/rescue-lights)

 

Be safe and don't cheap out on safety equipment that could save your life.

 

Tony

[irishfield]

I got a case of these from Jack and Jill's auction... if anyone wants one (or more) $10 each + postage. PM me...

 

[Roy]

Do these work, Wayne or are they defects. I click on the "try me" arrow and nothing happens.

[fishnsled]

Do these work, Wayne or are they defects. I click on the "try me" arrow and nothing happens.

 

Of course they work Roy, no need to click as the light it on already......I just think no one is home.

 

 

 

Tony - Great info!!

Edited September 15, 2011 by fishnsled

[GBW]

they found "a" male body in the area yesterday for those that haven't heard yet.

[BITEME]

This was a misfortune for the person that went missing on saturday. I heard the call from prescott this morning There was another in my vicinity while trolling that was stranded, two on board a vessel stranded. I heard the replies to assist them.

I was ready to go without hesitation. To all here on OFC , if im out there, I will assist in any manner possible.Ive been there and its not fun at all. And I listen in.

For some of you guys for future reference. Bronte harbour has had a call out for assistace, a charter captain from another board did assist untill the ccg arrived, venturing out of port weller. Time of arrival within1.25 hrs.

Half way in between there is another 2 vessels that should of assisted, and should of been on alert

Sorry for my little rant.

 

 

ANY 2 Boats in particular that you may be referring too