forgot to mention, I do have a PLB with me. With that I can unfold a little antenna and press the emergency button in order to make contact via a satellite with a service organisation.
Somewhere on the planet. They will contact the Dutch rescueservice etc. GPS coordinates are included in my PLB and sent over.
By the way, I had to ask for permission from the Dutch Broadcasting organisation because it is regarded as a radio transmitting device.
But this PLB is really my last rescue device on board. Before activating this PLB I have a cell-phone with which I can contact the Dutch coastguard.
And make Pan-Pan or a SOS contact.
But of all, I first have to rescue myself! So, that's my use of all kind of onboard rescue items. Hence the tether.
Last edited by northsea junkie; 09/06/16 05:34 AM.