Wandering Sagebrush
Free Range Human
- Joined
- Jan 21, 2005
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- Location
- North East Oregon
- C Dory Year
- 2005
- C Dory Model
- 22 Cruiser
- Vessel Name
- Constant Craving
Port Orford Capsize
- Thread starter Wandering Sagebrush
- Start date
thataway
Active member
- Joined
- Nov 2, 2003
- Messages
- 21,624
- Reaction score
- 18
- C Dory Year
- 2007
- C Dory Model
- 25 Cruiser
- Hull Identification Number
- DOR25652A707
- Vessel Name
- thataway
I would say that those guys were very lucky. No mention of why the boat capsized--seas do not look that rough in the photo.
The other issue is the fact that a cell phone even worked--somehow it must have been kept out of the water, and was within range.
I prefer to have a personal locator beacon (getting cheaper all of the time--has GPS and direct line to CG for rescue from Sat Sar.) Then add in a waterproof, hand held VHF radio--all kept on your person.
Hypothermia can set in fast in those waters.
The other issue is the fact that a cell phone even worked--somehow it must have been kept out of the water, and was within range.
I prefer to have a personal locator beacon (getting cheaper all of the time--has GPS and direct line to CG for rescue from Sat Sar.) Then add in a waterproof, hand held VHF radio--all kept on your person.
Hypothermia can set in fast in those waters.