menzies
Guru
Once we have the anchor set and engines off, we turn off all of the "running" breakers, including both radios.
In this area there is a constant chatter from USCG, SeaTow, hailing boaters, that we just don't need to listen to when sitting reading, cooking, and overall enjoying the anchorage.
However, when cruising past an anchorage or marina and we see a boat we know, I try my luck at raising them on the VHF to see if they are listening and to chat. I would say in around 30% of the time they respond!
Do folks on here leave their radios on until they bunk down for the night? If so, what's the thinking?
In this area there is a constant chatter from USCG, SeaTow, hailing boaters, that we just don't need to listen to when sitting reading, cooking, and overall enjoying the anchorage.
However, when cruising past an anchorage or marina and we see a boat we know, I try my luck at raising them on the VHF to see if they are listening and to chat. I would say in around 30% of the time they respond!
Do folks on here leave their radios on until they bunk down for the night? If so, what's the thinking?