Next message: sae140: "[world-cruising] Re: Cruising Europe"
For what it's worth, my 2 cents:
I single-handed across from Beaufort, NC to Falmouth,
UK. All I had was an EPIRB without GPS and no SSB. My
feeling is that anything can break and will create
unnecessary anxiety when it does. Just tell your
girlfriend you will get there when you get there...the
essence of cruising. Or better yet, get her to join
you.
Cheers,
> Hello list,
> I will be crossing the Atlantic next month from
> Charleston, SC. My destination is the West coast of
> Scotland. I will be single-handing.
> I already have an EPIRB with integrated GPS. I have
> a
> SSB receiver only - no transmitter. And I do not
> have
> a satellite phone. The choice not to have these is
> dictated both by personal preference and budget
> contraints.
>
> Would I would really like is some kind of beacon
> where
> I could regularly transmit my position to some
> agency.
> My girlfriend, who awaits me on the slippery docks
> of
> Scotland, would then be able to monitor my progress
> without me actually having to speak to anybody.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> I know some of you will strongly suggest an SSB, but
> I
> have already ruled that out.
>
> Also, has anyone had success asking passing
> freighters
> to report your position?
>
> Thanks,
> Andrew
>
>
>
>
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