INSAYN:
What kind of "buddy system" is practiced out there, especially in the salt?
Is there a BKM (Best Known Method) that everyone adheres to?
While ATV'ing we have a system to keep everyone safe and we don't drift too far from these rules.
1. We designate a leader for the day, or for each trail before we start rolling. Everyone has to acknowledge who that lead is, so there is no confusion.He also carries the trail maps. 2. The lead makes the decisions on which way, how to, why or when to turn back based on the trail conditions. The lead will take all riders skills, ATV and input into consideration before continuing on. 3. Helmets are required, and headlights turned on at all times while riding. 4. At intersections, difficult sections, and or trail splits, everyone waits until the next rider has made it through that section before they can continue themselves. This gives the next rider clear instruction as to which way to go, or to receive aide in making it through a difficult section. 5. If the lead, and or any group has to wait more than two minutes at stop point, we each back track and look for the hold up. It could be as simple as a breakdown, or stuck, but also be as bad as a crash, etc.. We don't leave anyone behind.
Now for kayaking, is there any BKM procedure(s) in place that anyone here uses while fishing together in potentially dangerous waters?
If not, should we come up with something?
coosbayyaker:
--- Quote from: INSAYN on February 25, 2009, 09:01:53 PM ---What kind of "buddy system" is practiced out there, especially in the salt?
Is there a BKM (Best Known Method) that everyone adheres to?
While ATV'ing we have a system to keep everyone safe and we don't drift too far from these rules.
1. We designate a leader for the day, or for each trail before we start rolling. Everyone has to acknowledge who that lead is, so there is no confusion.He also carries the trail maps. 2. The lead makes the decisions on which way, how to, why or when to turn back based on the trail conditions. The lead will take all riders skills, ATV and input into consideration before continuing on. 3. Helmets are required, and headlights turned on at all times while riding. 4. At intersections, difficult sections, and or trail splits, everyone waits until the next rider has made it through that section before they can continue themselves. This gives the next rider clear instruction as to which way to go, or to receive aide in making it through a difficult section. 5. If the lead, and or any group has to wait more than two minutes at stop point, we each back track and look for the hold up. It could be as simple as a breakdown, or stuck, but also be as bad as a crash, etc.. We don't leave anyone behind.
Now for kayaking, is there any BKM procedure(s) in place that anyone here uses while fishing together in potentially dangerous waters?
If not, should we come up with something?
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What kind of ATV do you ride? I have an '06 Yamaha Grizzly. Poor thing has been kinda lonely since i got my Yak. Good riding plan.
We don't have any hard fast rules when on the big blue, just keep an eye out for each other and make sure we tell someone if we are going in or to a different area alone.
Spot:
I paddle out with my VHF set to 69 and carry my cell. If a buddy calls from nearby, I fish with him.
That's my buddy system. Similar to the Oregon surfing buddy system.
Probably not recomended for salt newbees....
polepole:
IMO, a buddy system can't hurt if you don't rely on it. Often times when Zee and I are out, we might be a 1/4 mile apart or a lot more. It might as well be one of us on the beach as a lot can happen by the time your buddy gets to you. Self sufficiency is a good thing.
But a buddy system can be good ... as witnessed by Jay's story apres Pac City derby.
-Allen
Pelagic:
NO... ;D IMO..two rules need apply.. If fishing with others, keep an eye on your mates and the ocean.. If by yourself just keep an eye on the ocean ( Short of the PC tourny I have rarely fished with a buddy in 4 yrs of ocean yak fishing so I might be biased ::))..
I don't want to sound callous or like a jerk.. If a guy needs help I'll toss my rod in the drink and paddle my guts out to help, but I'm nobody's nurse.. It is good practice to keep an eye on your buddies (ala head count/VHF check every once and a while). But past that you are on your own.
I like the individuality of yak fishing. The concept that I am responsible for every single thing on my little piece of plastic is part of what really excites me about fishing in the ocean. I must be totally self sufficient for my well being, safety and enjoyment and I expect the others I may fish with to do the same.