[quote=MN3][quote] A paddle and whistle may be handy.[/quote]
whistle or similar is required by coast guard regs
I always sail with an anchor, paddle, water, sunscreen, extra line, knife, throwable pdf (also required by law)
Anchor is very helpfull righting in a capsize and may save your boat from sailing away (i know 2 guys who demasted in the gulf and spent the nights floating away from land with no sunscreen/water)
I typically have a small fist aid kit with plenty of bandaids and blood stop powder (lots of sharp edges and items just waiting to cut me - i used to bleed every time i rigged/sailed and so do many others around me in my fleet)
I usually also have a small tool kit with philips/flat and a small spanner wrench and as mentioned extra pins, ringdings and a shackle.[/quote]
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