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Old 11-07-2016, 03:22 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by meridian View Post
I used Securite just a few weeks ago when approaching the Rock Pile in SC, a miles long stretch on the ICW of treacherous, narrow water and I appreciate it when it is used by someone coming the other way. Will I be meeting a 50' sport fish or a big tow? There are very few places to pull out of the channel to let someone by. Hearing Securite, Securite, on the VHF cuts through constant chatter and makes one listen up.
I've done the same in the same place. I would hate to get halfway through and have to turn around because of an approaching large boat. I've heard other boaters do it as well and of course the tugs pushing barges usually do it.
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