Staying Safe and Connected with a Kayaking Radio
I used to think that bringing a kayaking radio out on the water was a bit of overkill, especially for someone who mostly sticks to quiet lakes or slow-moving rivers. My phone was always tucked away in a dry bag, and I figured that if anything went sideways, I'd just pull it out and make a call. Then I had a reality check during a coastal trip where the fog rolled in faster than I could paddle, and my phone—bless its heart—had exactly zero bars of service. That was the day I realized that relying on a smartphone in the middle of a body of water is a bit like relying on a chocolate teapot. It's just not the right tool for the job. ...