PFDs

   Should have said in earlier post, no need to use leash when racing, not such an issue when you have safety boat cover, when cruising you don't generally speaking throw yourself from side to side, therefore less likely to get tangled up.

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423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Topic: PFDs Posted: 19 Apr 17 at 6:15pm
	Should have said in earlier post, no need to use leash when racing, not such an issue when you have safety boat cover, when cruising you don't generally speaking throw yourself from side to side, therefore less likely to get tangled up.

Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3401	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 17 at 9:57am
	Actually the shorter the wavelength the worse the performance if obstructed so UHF is less effective than VHF but a couple of waves would be unlikely to reduce the range by very much. Line of sight is the official limit but the land station aerials are several metres off the ground giving an effective range of 50 miles+. At sea level in Holyhead Bay I can receive transmissions from both Liverpool and Belfast Coatsguard radio, neither of which have LoS. I would not expect to be able to transmit to them with my handheld but reaching Holyhead Coastguard radio from my sailing area is no problem. Also all vessels/VHF users are required to keep a watch on Channel 16 at all times.
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423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 17 at 10:12pm
	it would be line of sight, so probably crap in the big stuff. (just googled, vhf ok with good line of sight, uhf better when their are obstructions).

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 17 at 9:59pm
	8km from a boat, or from head 2 inches from the water with waves higher than that?
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423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 17 at 9:40pm
	mine supposed to be 8 kilometres, but, I have yet to find my mobile phone not have a signal (obviously coastal sailing, not offshore), unless pre-arranged with someone ashore, I would dial 999 in an emergency

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 17 at 9:33pm
	What is VHF range from sea level?
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Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3401	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 17 at 9:30pm
	Yes, VHF attached to you not the boat for sure. Windsurfing, a leash simply doesn't work, in a boat, to me, there are enough trip hazards already. But, no evidence TBF, maybe I should try it.......
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423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 17 at 9:20pm
	vhf radio, I carry one too, make sure it's well attached to you, not the boat. I have used a leash for years and haven't had any issues, posters who have scoffed, do you have evidence or just an opinion ?

Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3401	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 17 at 9:06pm
	A leash is a silly and dangerous idea IMHO.... If you fall off keep hold of the mainsheet, the boat will capsize and you're still attached. Maybe if I'd had it happen during the last 50+ years of sailing dinghies and sailboards I would feel different but it hasn't. Now, sailing on the sea, a VHF radio is a sensible idea.....
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423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Apr 17 at 8:36pm
	attach to buoyancy aid, I use a kayak type, with a loop to attach paddle leash to, no worse than being attached by a trapeze.