The Most Important Item

[Jamel]

Originally Posted by Bash

Greatest peace of mind?
My ground tackle. A made-in-Canada Rocna backed up by 100 meters of chain.

Aye, all chain rode is the go!

How much do you put out, say in 6 metres of water to sleep well?

[callmecrazy]

If I had to choose between a trustworthy anchor and a trustworthy rig, I'd take the rig everytime.

Keeping the rig up and the water out are the foremost important issues. You can always 'get by' with multiple unsavory rodes and anchors, but If the rig goes it's game over.

[capttman]

EPIRB

[Palarran]

I really don't see how an anchor is considered a safety device. It seems like something that is used regardless of the situation shouldn't be considered a safety device.

Fire extinguishers are only used for fires
Epirb's are (should) only used for true rescue needs
http://www.defender.com/category.jsp?path=-1&id=135


I like my inflatable PFD. If I ever really need that, I hope it works.

For me, post #2 probably overall nails it.

[Bash]

Originally Posted by Jamel

Aye, all chain rode is the go!

How much do you put out, say in 6 metres of water to sleep well?

I sleep pretty good at 5-1 scope on chain. I'll sometimes go as high as 7-1 if things are looking nasty.

[highseas]

The question was, "the one piece of safety equipment".If I had a gps I wouldn't be lost in the first place.When the mast has gone over the side,the radio would be useless.The EPIRB is it,go buy one,not one of those silly spot things either.

[callmecrazy]

Well in that case.., I'd have to say my tether and jacklines are the most used and most appreciated "active" safety device to date.

[Starbuck]

A cool head.

[callmecrazy]

Originally Posted by Starbuck

A cool head.

Is a bucket considered 'cool'?

[Bash]

Originally Posted by callmecrazy

Is a bucket considered 'cool'?

just remember that a square bucket bails better than a round one.

[SaltyMonkey]

an ol clorox bottle sawed into a bailer

[callmecrazy]

Originally Posted by SaltyMonkey

an ol clorox bottle sawed into a bailer

Oh yes, and that doubles as a pee bottle (very important safety device, just read the singlehanders lost threads). Dual purpose