There are a small group of ocean crossing sailors who do not carry an EPIRB (marine PLB). Their attitude is that I got myself into this so it is nobody else's responsibility to get me out.
bill
The real test is if they wave off the rescue chopper if and when it appears after their boat sinks!
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