An important number

[The Image ™]

Here's a very important number to put in your phone [phone]. It'll put you in direct contact with an operator at Holyhead Coastguard Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Center (MRCC). You'll get through to the coastguard quicker than 999, cutting out the BT operator etc!!

I think some people are over-optimistic about how far a handheld VHF will transmit in poor conditions. A mobile phone is still important.

[fester]

Very good point!

But make sure you also have a VHF as other boat users in the vicinity won't hear a mobile phone message! Holyhead may not hear the initial distress from a handheld, but other boat users will, and may relay it to Holyhead! And start a rescue themselves.

VHS first! and as Glyn says, keep your mobile on, and it may be useful to have that number on speed dial!

Cheers, Don't end up as crab food!

[fishinchef]

I am seriously interested in purchasing a sea kayak second hand, can anyone point out any good websites for me, cheers.

[The Image ™]

Currently, the price of a 2nd hand one is only about £50 cheaper than a new one so you may as well fork out for a new one. Less risk.
A few go on e-bay.

[zebra]

have a look in the for sale items on this website i see a p15 on there in new condition

[fishinchef]

will do, cheers..

[Seajunky]

Hi Image

Unless somebody has made a waterproof phone that floats, Its not going to be much good to yak users, ask Ray from Vic pier. LOL!!!

[bassless]

Plastic sealed bag with a piece of poly in .....

bassless