On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 21:49:03 GMT, Don White
wrote:

wrote:
Interesting to note the line "carry a GPS" in the following release:

(and I continue to believe that every sal****er boat should have at
least a hand held VHF; to the point where a "requirement" wouldn't be
unreasonable)

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Our Cdn Power Squadron instructor said a VHF is the second most
important item after a compass.
I have the little Standard Horizon 460S handheld but will probably get a
mounted version for my modest cruiser.

Gotta have the VHF - no way around it.