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RogerS wrote:Are we talking surfing as in Hawaii 5-0 or wind-surfing or kite-surfing, Chris ?
How will a GPS device help him get back? I'm not a surfer of the first sort and find it hard to understand what benefit it will bring ....how does he get back ? Paddle?
With the other two, then yes, I can see the benefit.
Andyp wrote:I know nowt about these things but out of curiosity. When you say “ linked phone “ does that mean if, heaven forbid, he gets swept out to sea that a mobile signal is required to locate him?
RogerS wrote:I think that what you need to be searching for is a Personal Locator Beacon.
Chris152 wrote:RogerS wrote:I think that what you need to be searching for is a Personal Locator Beacon.
Aha! First search, they look a bit bulky (that can create its own problems), but I'll continue searching.
Lurker wrote:Another year or two and you will be able to get them implants.
AJB Temple wrote:As long as there are masts close to the coast, you will get a signal at sea at least as far as you do on land in that area. Race sailors don't really wear these watches for the GPS functionality. They want accurate and easy to operate timers and proper waterproofing. I've certainly had mobile signal at about a mile off shore, but its not something I have particularly tested as boats have radios.
Hopefully he has learnt that getting out of the water as soon as fog starts to roll in, is wise. It's disorienting.
AJB Temple wrote:I still worry about my kids and the eldest is 24 now!
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