Speaking of safety just saw this great VHF on sale at WM..
Regular price at one point was 415 according to Amazon and WM had it for $299. Now it's marked down to $129. Has All features needed.. Floating, waterproof, 6 watt power, GPS for waypoints and most important a distress button!!!
Great deal on this unit which is being discontinued and replaced by newer model at m higher cost according to store rep.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0036E...diL&ref=plSrch