I swim alone in open water. What is the best safety device to take along? A swim buoy you drag behind you like ISHOF? Or an inflatable device on your wrist, ankle, or around your wrist
I use a buoy (but got the English brand with heavier material) and wear a bright cap. I also have a waterproof UHF marine radio in my buoy so I could contact the beach lifeguards, the lifeguard boat, the USCG or anyone monitoring Ch. 16 if need be. (I predominantly swim in LA County where beaches are staffed year-around and there are Bay Watch boats for rescue purposes as well.) My swim watch could be used to provide my lat/long as well.
I use a buoy (but got the English brand with heavier material) and wear a bright cap. I also have a waterproof UHF marine radio in my buoy so I could contact the beach lifeguards, the lifeguard boat, the USCG or anyone monitoring Ch. 16 if need be. (I predominantly swim in LA County where beaches are staffed year-around and there are Bay Watch boats for rescue purposes as well.) My swim watch could be used to provide my lat/long as well.
