S.O.S from the Surf
 

Question.

Let's say you are out on a remote rock. You slip. The next thing you know, you are floating towards the Azores.

What technology would you want to have on your belt? A VHF/GPS thingie? One of those "Spot" thingies? iPhone in a water proof bag?

Inflatable raft
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iPhone has lifeproof cases and also sell life vests to keep them afloat
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Anything BUT a spot.

Guardian angel. Seriously, if you can't get ashore you'd better have friends nearby with a gaff.
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My arms for swimming, and a buddy that can hear me scream.

As a former EE you gave me an idea that may be worth implementing if not already patented.
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Swim fins or a bottle of 18 yr old Mccallan...... just saying.

I phone in a life proof with find my phone app turned on.
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The best rated EPIRB money can buy.

pint of 100 proof vodka tucked in my pocket and smokes/lighter in a ziplock....
somehwere 10 miles out....
captain- "you need help?"
me-"i could use some ice"

OMG....I am so...LOL!

a little common sense about standing on a submerged rock in a remote locale at night for a fish. You should assume you are on your own and no one is coming to get you.

At least in time!:smash:

And a pretty penny too. :eek: I'll stick with the low tech options.

Even if you have your phone and it's dry, are you going to be able to make a call if you're struggling to stay afloat while drifting out to sea? I'm not sure I want to rely on that.

Good point!

Using an iPhone in a water proof bag with gloves may a bit challenging.

Common sense would tell me not be on the rock in the first place! Hence, my question in not about common sense; it's about having a contingency plan (aka "plan B"). :-)

Really? Humm. Why so?

I had to Google "EPIRB"! He..he..he..

EPIRB = emergency position indicating radio beacon.

SPOT when down on you? OMG. Not cool!!!

Yah. No Facebook for me while I am fishing! ;-)

Thank you for the tip!

I think if you really want a plan B a floating VHF is not a bad idea and maybe somekind of waterproof strobe. I have both on me while kayak fishing at all times.

I hear 'ya! ;-)

You tell Siri to call for help and watch porn until someone arrives. Your not thinking clearly today

For going off shore - I picked up a Personal Locator Beacon or PLB. small cell phone sized EPIRB w/ a strobe

Siri and I had a falling out and are no longer on speaking terms.

If Kate Upton qualifies as technology for my belt, then I choose her

Does she double as a PFD?

She probably qualifies as the equivalent of 4 man "passive flotation device" .