2006-07-18 01:27:46 · 8 answers · asked by bobs 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
No, but if you break down somewhere between Catalina Island and land, yelling will not get you home.
2006-07-18 01:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not have to have one but it is a good idea on any open wat.ers. Take a Sail and Power Squadron course. If you want a SSB (side band) radio for off shore you do need to have a VHF radio. If you have one you should monitor channel 16 while boatng to pick up any information on approaching weather or other hazards
2006-07-18 09:35:22 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it is a good idea.
If you don't want to have one at least have the following:
Cell phone fully charged
Fire extingisher
Life jackets
Anchor
Flares
These things will help you get assistance if there is any emergency-call 911 and ask to talk to the coast guard.
If you do decide to get a radio, use chanel 16 if there is an emergency and use the word "mayday"
2006-07-21 02:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by tjandjess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A VHF radio is a MUST on our vessel. Cell phones enable you to talk to one person ONLY. There could be another boat (or boats)close by that would be able to render assistance should you need it. (And vice-versa)
2006-07-20 16:13:08 · answer #4 · answered by Audio God™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good idea. sails tear, and engines fail at inopportune times. also there are still such things as pirates in certain places of the world..... I carry a hand held marine radio on my sailboat as well asd a cell phone.
2006-07-18 15:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by dread pirate lavenderbeard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont have to have a radio. but if your going to be out on large lakes or open waters where you cant see the shore. you might concider haveing one so if you break down you can get help. but a cell phone with good service may work fine. but then again, they dont always work out on the water
2006-07-18 22:10:52 · answer #6 · answered by guitar814girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you take USCG safely course and they will let you know. Also, some states it is a must to take it and they will teach you to operate your boat safely and use the radio correctly.
2006-07-18 08:49:29 · answer #7 · answered by sleepydo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your vessel is over 20 meters in length. Yes. Otherwise no it is not but some things are better left unsaid.
2006-07-18 18:53:36 · answer #8 · answered by Boredstiff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋