Error Five Drifters Rescued - Hawaii Kai

[Scuba_Spike]

I own a full size Garmin inReach+, since there's no easy way to dive w/ it (would need a huge canister) and is not buoyant, we're 99% sure we're getting the ResQLink (dryfob for that will be here tomorrow)


Has anyone acutely activated a PLB/personal epirb on the water and how was the response and/or what brand?
I know Garmin have a proven track record on land, but we've also experienced significant delays or errors simply sending messages (no SOS) while in the mountains (clear sky, no obstructions), but would guess that's the general expectation for talking through satellites.


And I know certain countries limit/restrict satellite communication, so we're also trying to keep that in mind so we don't run into an issue traveling abroad

 

[xan]

And I know certain countries limit/restrict satellite communication, so we're also trying to keep that in mind so we don't run into an issue traveling abroad

Garmin's list of such country restrictions is a good reference.

 

[justinthedeeps]

Most locals do not consider it the windward side until you get past Makapuu heading to the north shore from Hawaii Kai.

I wonder if this kind of thinking is what got these folks into trouble

Most of the Kaiwi Channel events (swim, paddle sports) all have individual escort boats. Easier to keep track of canoe kayak than a diver.

Capt. Kimo in Hilo makes the guide tow a surface buoy during the whole dive, every dive. Swimmers and spearos who are doing it right also trail a float at all times. I think this incident shows that delayed SMBs aren't enough out there.

 

[LFMarm]

Garmin InReach mini dive case is rated to 100m/330ft while being light and compact.

 

[Redleg0811]

I also carry a Garmin InReach Mini with dive case. It is also handy in the mountains to send text messages to my wife saying I am ok.