I'll assume you have read up on life rafts and have a good one with radio beacon, supplies, etc. And of course life vest, harness system, personal transmitter, etc.<br><br>I don't know if piracy is a realistic threat in that area, but I would consider the possibility and consider a firearm for self-defense. There won't be any use in dialing 911 where you are going. I understand Canadian law is very restrictive on hand guns, so a long-arm of some type seems like a logical place to begin. Be sure to protect it well from the salt-spray environment. And remember that having a gun actually makes your boat (or home) a more tempting target for theives, since guns are so valuable, especially on the black market. Keep a low profile with it and secure it well.<br><br>