In this recent article in North Carolina Sportsman magazine, boaters are recommended to consider using a Cospas-Sarsat beacon, “the gold standard for worldwide search-and-rescue operations”, in maritime distress events.
The article reviews the benefits of various tools and supplies that can help in an emergency, including various types of beacons, and explains what to be prepared for in the event of needing search and rescue so that readers can maximize the odds of staying safe.
Read the full article here:
http://www.northcarolinasportsman.com/details.php?id=4334
2014-07-17