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Radio is great but there are times when you need other devices such as flares, an automatic SOS signal light, the Rescue Laser Flare, search-and-rescue transponder, a radio-reflecting kite, and a radio wristwatch are discussed. 3 pages with photos.
[Ocean Navigator, May 2003]
Excellent introduction to GDMSS. Although not fully available in the US until 2006, this system is rapidly supplanting other forms of distress, with many advantages for victims and rescuers. 4 pages.
[Blue Water Sailing, March 2004]
The chapter on Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) from the 1995 edition of The American Practical Navigator, originally published in 1802 and updated by NIMA. 6 pages on INMARSAT, SafetyNET, NAVTEX, DSC, MSI, and EPIRB radio distress systems.
[I'd Rather Be Sailing, Dania, FL, USA]
Extensive grab bag of checklists for sending distress calls, abandoning ship, contacting important people, dealing with medical emergencies, a fouled propeller, dead batteries, and dozens of other difficult situations. Contains excerpts from hard-to-find bulletin board and newsgroup postings, as well as links to useful sites and vendor pages.
[Bill Dietrich, USA]
Detailed procedures for making a Mayday call, plus what to do if you are not heard on Channel 16. Lots of other information about radio checks,
[U.S. Coast Guard, USA]
Tips for being quick and smart during an emergency, with a detailed 15-step procedure from making a Mayday call on your VHF or SSB, with suggestions for using other communication devices as well.
[SailNet, 28 May 2003]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes focused on offshore safety gear.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
For members only, the New England-based Blue Water Sailing Club has some useful resource pages on their site, including proper radio procedure for VHF, including Digital Selective Calling; fog safety tips; distress calling tips; and a tool list for a 49-footer.
[Blue Water Sailing Club, North Andover, MA, USA]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.
[Usenet, USA]Once the [GMDSS] button is pressed you can move on to pumping, firefighting, treating the injured party . . . confident that your distress signal is gong out.
Tim Hasson
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