What +Emergency+ numbers do you keep in your phone for out on the lake?
 

I keep Marine Patrol on speed dial:

Contact Marine Patrol

Any other good ones to have?

Thank you!

Towing might be helpful some day.

Channel 16

Phone Numbers...and Marine Radio
 

You might want to keep the number for BoatUS for a tow. I know SeaTow also used to be on the lake but I don't know if they still service Winnipesaukee.

For emergencies you still might want to get a marine radio or handheld as there are still a lot of places where there is no cell service. This also allows you to put out a general distress call on channel 16 and either Marine Patrol or someone else on the lake may answer and either come to your aid or pass on a call for assistance.

I never go out on the lake without my marine radio, ever. I have ended up using it more than once over the years.

My Mom. I give her a call while boating then I say…”shoot Ma, this is hard to hear…I’ll try another time!”.

Boom, box checked for a few days.

:D

Dan308 and Freshguy! :laugh:

What is that?

Your post and comment history is honorable. Could you please be consistent and delete this incomprehensible comment?

I presume that he is talking about two fellow Forum members and boaters who he would call if he had a problem.

Thank you and it would be good if he gave the accurate answer himself.

Emergencies like a mechanical breakdown, or medical heart attack breakdown or a fire onboard will get assisted by another boat nearby by waving a paddle around, up in the air and waving a hand at the same time. There's almost always other boats around and this always get fast help including a free friendly boat tow back to your dock.

"Hey there buddy, I'll throw you a line."

Ice
 

You and everyone in your family should have ICE programmed in every phone.

ICE = In Case of Emergency

Program it for that one person that should be contacted (In Case of Emergency).

Uh... No..