If I should fall over while singlehanding, I will have with me a working
(waterproof, floating) GPS and a working waterproof, floating) VHF handheld in
addition to an epirb. You'd be amazed at how much help they will be in such a
situation. Damn, even my flashlight floats!!!

Alright...I have an Icom M1v, but it will sink like a rock. Which one floats
without a special case??? I'll run out and buy it today!
Meanwhile...my Fujinon Binoculars also float and without a strap!

RB