kent_island_sailor
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Meanwhile, WTF happened to renting liferafts? I haven't needed one in a while, but I never had issues renting them back in the day.
Block Island Race - Now Requiring AIS Transponder, Really??
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Peter Andersen
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TJSoCal
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And which crew member was assigned to monitor it?
freewheelin
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The crewed boat on starboard saw the port tacker, and thought they had adjusted course so didn't. The double handed boat was on port and presumably didn't see them. They boat that got hit (the crewed one) was hailing, yelling, etc). It's not a mystery how that happened. All the tech in the world won't help one tired person pay attention.
Peter Andersen
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I dont know. Not my boat and I wasnt there. Who was responbsible for one long horn blast and two short ones every two minutes? Or cook breakfast? What does that have to do with the mandate for AIS?
TJSoCal
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Just that if the boats had been making sound signals then a crew that wasn't actively watching either AIS or radar might have at least heard the signals and been aware that someone was out there earlier. A $1 whistle might have been more effective than a $1000 AIS transponder or a radar in this particular situation.
As for responsible, I'm a Navy man so the standard answer is "the skipper." But they can delegate.
I'm not trying to drag anyone.
pqbon
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AIS -- especially class A is specifically meant for collision avoidance. Class B at the scales of racing boats isn't great for collision avoidance but the whole reason AIS gives CPA and TCPA is core to collision avoidance. But with class B update timings and the case of very congested radio when everyone has AIS transmitters it won't be as useful unless both boats are on a steady course and speed.
knurd
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That's interesting to hear. I installed a receiver a couple of years back figuring that at least I'd be able to see commercial traffic moving around and was surprised when I sailed up to Maine from Boston and only one fishing boat out of dozens that I passed that night was broadcasting on AIS.
no need to rent............buy mine ;-) with no more reg for a liferaft on board I dont need mine anymore...Ill stick with AIS............
George Hackett
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at least they are not forcing you to buy SatPhones on top of antiquated SSB Radios. China Sea Race.
Icom HH VHF Marine Transceiver with DSC & AIS - M94D
Icom's M94D VHF Marine Transceiver is the world's first handheld to possess the power of AIS. With a class-leading 1500 mW speaker and ocean-conscious features, the M94D is perfect for small boats and leisure craft looking to stay safe and informed on the
What about the hand held option? Not a fixed unit but still need to register to your mmsi. 1/3 of the price.
pqbon
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Offshore special regs (2022-2023):Icom HH VHF Marine Transceiver with DSC & AIS - M94D
Icom's M94D VHF Marine Transceiver is the world's first handheld to possess the power of AIS. With a class-leading 1500 mW speaker and ocean-conscious features, the M94D is perfect for small boats and leisure craft looking to stay safe and informed on thedefender.com
What about the hand held option? Not a fixed unit but still need to register to your mmsi. 1/3 of the price.
3.29.13:
an AIS Transponder which either:
shares the masthead VHF antenna via a low loss AIS antenna splitter; or has a dedicated AIS antenna not less than 38 cm (15”) in length mounted with its base not less than 3 m (10’) above the Waterline and co-axial feeder cable with not more than 40% power loss
Applies to cat 0, 1, 2, and 3.
kent_island_sailor
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FYI on antennas:
My AIS antenna is on an 8-foot extension mounted at the stern. It meets this rule and the whole setup was cheaper than a splitter. Bonus is if I lose the rig or just the masthead antenna I have another VHF antenna.
For a boat that races more than I do, you may not want the extra windage and stuff in the way.
If I were buying a splitter today, it would be this one:
My AIS antenna is on an 8-foot extension mounted at the stern. It meets this rule and the whole setup was cheaper than a splitter. Bonus is if I lose the rig or just the masthead antenna I have another VHF antenna.
For a boat that races more than I do, you may not want the extra windage and stuff in the way.
If I were buying a splitter today, it would be this one:
Vesper Marine VHF/AIS/FM Antenna Splitter
www.milltechmarine.com
TJSoCal
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Pretty sure that unit only receives AIS, not an AIS transponder.Icom HH VHF Marine Transceiver with DSC & AIS - M94D
Icom's M94D VHF Marine Transceiver is the world's first handheld to possess the power of AIS. With a class-leading 1500 mW speaker and ocean-conscious features, the M94D is perfect for small boats and leisure craft looking to stay safe and informed on the
What about the hand held option? Not a fixed unit but still need to register to your mmsi. 1/3 of the price.
kent_island_sailor
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I am sure that is so.
freewheelin
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yeah, the website makes that more clear:
M94D VHF Handheld - Features - Icom America
www.icomamerica.com
freewheelin
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So far the Block Island Race scratch sheet is pretty bleak. I think I'll wait to put more gear on for the moment to see if people decide to come out.
Am I interpreting this correctly as, "You have to have an AIS and it has to be turned on, but there's no consequence for not doing so?"
jackolantern
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What does your crew say when you tell them you saved money on safety gear that would help protect their lives? Are they proud of your miserly ingenuity?
