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Q1: Why is carrying a phone or VHF a good plan while paddleboarding?

You can call for help if you are being blown out to sea
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You can call for help if you get into difficulties
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You can call for help if you encounter someone else in trouble
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All of the above
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Which of the following are sensible and practical communications methods for paddleboarders?

Mobile phone in waterproof case
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Maritime VHF
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Flares
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Whistle
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Semaphore flag
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Waving paddle
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Which of the following might be disadvantages if a mobile phone is your primary method of communication?

It might not work properly with wet fingers
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You may be legally required to have a license to use it other than in an emergency
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There may be no signal
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There may be nobody listening
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You need to stay on the line which can be tricky if you're trying to do other things
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No good if no charge!
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Which of the following might be disadvantages if a maritime VHF is your primary method of communication?

It might not work properly with wet fingers
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You may be legally required to have a license to use it other than in an emergency
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There may be no signal
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There may be nobody listening
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You need to stay on the line which can be tricky if you're trying to do other things
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No good if no charge!
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Which of the following are advantages of using a mobile phone as your primary communications device

Also offers up to date weather information, camera, video and other useful functionality
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It's great for simultaneous conversations and communications, particularly in an emergency situation
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It can give you an instant position read-out (ie lat and long)
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It can greatly increase your chances of a speedy rescue
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Which of the following are advantages of using VHF as your primary communications device

Also offers up to date weather information, camera, video and other useful functionality
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It's great for simultaneous conversations and communications, particularly in an emergency situation
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It can give you an instant position read-out (ie lat and long)
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It can greatly increase your chances of a speedy rescue
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