9 Ditch Bag Essentials for a Fishing Emergency.
A well-equipped ditch bag is an item you hope is never necessary.
But in the unlikely event a crew is forced into a life raft or open water, those provisions could prove life-saving.
With offshore trips more common during the summer months, now is the perfect time to stock up or replenish your own ditch bag.
Here are some key items to include: Waterproof VHF Radio This is a lifeline between nearby boats or searching aircraft or rescue vessels.
Waterproof integrity is critical and make it a point to recharge or replace the batteries on a regular basis.
A Personal Locator Beacon like those made by ACR Electronics or Ocean Signal, have transmitting beacons, homing signals and strobe so rescuers can find you quickly.
A handheld GPS as a substitute permits a relay of an exact position via VHF.
Like the radio, make sure power is available for either when you need it most.
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A well-equipped ditch bag is an item you hope is never necessary. But in the unlikely event a crew is forced into a life raft or open water, those provisions could prove life-saving. With offshore trips more common during the summer months, now is the perfect time to stock up or replenish your own ditch bag. Here are some key items to include:
VHF radio
Waterproof VHF Radio
This is a lifeline between nearby boats or searching aircraft or rescue vessels. Waterproof integrity is critical and make…
