Again, my "understanding" is that you are NOT required to have your VHF turned on if you are operating a voluntary vessel.
Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
Also, it's kind of a crazy regulation since it is unenforceable. I think what you did in checking in on a boat apparently in distress was the right thing to do.
Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.