After the tragedy last weekend on the Potomac, as we were running home from Coconut Charlie's yesterday without another boat in sight, I decided to make a "ditch bag". I just ordered the following:
Dry bag
USCG approved battery powered flare
Waterproof hand held VHF
ResQLink beacon locator
Whistle
Signal mirror
25' parachute cord
Small knife
8 Mylar emergency blankets (highly reflective and warm)
Floating fist aid kit
Locking Carabiners to keep everything together
Waterproof flashlight
Cigarette Lighter
I plan to add a few protein bars and a bottle of Fireball as well. (Or water
)
Based on being only in the bay, I'm pretty sure I'm covered. What am I forgetting?? I am NOWHERE near as tough as the survivor from last weekend and hope that I have everything needed for a speedy rescue.
I pray this was a huge waste of money and it NEVER gets used. (Kinda like my treadmill
). And yes, of coarse the locator will go on Margaret not me. #myfriendsarejerks
