Two expensive safety items that are rarely used is a para-anchor and EPIRB. Since I only need these in the summer when I do long range cruising, it seems to me that those of you who do their cruising in the winter may be interested in a co-ownership arrangement. I could either buy into co-ownership if you already own either of these or we might co-purchase new ones. I realize this is a long shot, but this might be a really good idea ...
If interested, message me at: edwinellis@charter.net
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Ed Ellis
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EPIRB Sharing
Ed,
The idea of sharing an EPIRB is interesting, but might be a bit impractical to actually accomplish. Generally, EPIRBs are registered to a specific individual and/or boat. Additionally, as part of the registration process, you are requested to provide names of at least two individuals who would be aware of your underway activities. Should a signal from your EPIRB be received, NOAA or a delegate would immediately attempt to contact you or one of the persons you've listed to verify that you are actually underway, i.e., it's not an accidental activation.
It should be quite easy to check things out through NOAA Satellite, Data and Information Services - their toll-free number in Suitland, MD is 888-212-7283.
Good luck and fair winds!
Tom Walker
Vero Beach FL
The idea of sharing an EPIRB is interesting, but might be a bit impractical to actually accomplish. Generally, EPIRBs are registered to a specific individual and/or boat. Additionally, as part of the registration process, you are requested to provide names of at least two individuals who would be aware of your underway activities. Should a signal from your EPIRB be received, NOAA or a delegate would immediately attempt to contact you or one of the persons you've listed to verify that you are actually underway, i.e., it's not an accidental activation.
It should be quite easy to check things out through NOAA Satellite, Data and Information Services - their toll-free number in Suitland, MD is 888-212-7283.
Good luck and fair winds!
Tom Walker
Vero Beach FL