Needless to say such activity should be monitored and halted when discovered since this activity would preclude anyone using Channel 16 who may have an emergency situation. Boating is much more fun and much safer when boaters are informed about all aspects of boating. The subject addressed this time is a very important part of safe boating and proper procedures should be followed. If your vessel does not have a marine radio, we urge you to consider purchasing one. They are smaller and can be moved from boat to boat.
Most larger vessels come with radios installed.
Roy Crittenden is public affairs officer for Flotilla 24.