Marine Radios Review

Just yesterday I heard on the radio that they don’t expect the southern tip of Lake Superior to freeze over this year at all.  It was just a couple of years ago that I can remember the ice freezing smooth and several brave souls were out on the ice and skated from Duluth to Two Harbors on the ice – as smooth as glass!!  The ice was so clear that a previously undiscovered old ship wreck was even discovered in the Duluth harbor.  Divers were sent down to investigate and pictures were taken and published in the local paper.  Pretty neat!  There were also many folks flying at great speed across the ice on some kind of sail driven 3-legged sleds.  Really looked like fun!  I know if I were one of those skating on the ice, I would certainly be wearing a proper communication device as well as a flotation device of some kind.  Very likely I would have  a hand held VHF Marine Radio with me – something that would have a direct communication with the USCG station in Duluth, MN.  Always be safe and respectful of the big lake!   Happy Boater