Hi Mike,

One exception to your general rule on waterproofness is the ICOM M15 handheld VHF radio. It's the one we had with us on the C100 where we flipped 3 times. It was not in a waterproof bag. I have used it in a total of 4 C100s and Down-The-Bays, numerous ATBs and a variety of other races. It has been 'bulletproof'. It was still working great when water was visible swishing around in the display of my Magellan x-7000 supposedly waterproof GPS.



It is the only waterproof piece of electronics bigger than a watch that I have actually found to be truly waterproof.



I cannot speak highly enough of the quality of the ICOM M15. It has been, in my personal experience, waterproof in more than warranty.