Safety Gear for Offshore Trips

Discussion about gear used for offshore yakking.
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Seasherpa
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Safety Gear for Offshore Trips

Post by Seasherpa »

Lets kick off with the extra safety gear required for offshore trips.
(Amended from Shane's post in the Tuna thread)

All of the requirements are listed at this website:
http://transportsafety.vic.gov.au/marit ... 1484373447

For fresh/estuary/inshore waters the following is required:

-Type 1,2 or 3 PFD
-Bailer/sponge (if no bilge pumping system)
-Electric or manual bilge pumping system (if enclosed underfloor areas)


For Offshore (>2NM/3.7km from land) its the above plus:

-Waterproof torch
-Spare oar or paddle
-2 orange smoke flares and 2 red distress flares (Tackleworld sell them as a pack for ~$60)
-Compass (dedicated, gps/sounder or phone in case?)
-Registered EPIRB (not PLB)

Recommended Extras:
-Hi-vis safety flag (So boats/other yakkers can see you in swell)
-Phone in waterproof case
-GPS/sounder with maps
-VHF marine radio
-PLB
-Tow rope (15m long tow & short contact tow)
-Paddle float/stirrup as required.
-Kwells/seasickness tablets if required

Try to fish with a buddy and organise a plan of attack before hitting the water, it can be pretty easy to lose track of each other in big swells.
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Re: Safety Gear for Offshore Trips

Post by Smish »

Great summary Eoin. :up:

A fishing buddy probably should be added to the list, open water is a big place on a yak by yourself, peace of mind knowing someone is nearby to lend a hand... God help you though if you hook a barrel! :evilgrin:
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That's just what I wanted mate :thumbsup: :thumbsup: saves me ringing you now :lol: :lol:
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