If your not going off shore your cell phone will probably be a good back up (remember it's a back up) I keep mine in a zip-lock bad and can hit the CG on speed dial through the bag. 2 batteries are a good idea as well. But some things you will want to have if you fall out/bail out at night are a good bright signaling light(preferably w/strobe) and a whistle. Both are cheep, small enough to clip to your PFD ( witch you should be wearing when ever you go out at night) and could save your life in the event there is a boat going by that can't here or see you otherwise.
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