How many chase boats are needed and how many cats are expected?
I see that there will be boats that finish fast and boats that lag behind. You will need several chase/rescue boats. There has to ba a boat taking uo the rear to insure (ensure)complete safety. I think at least 3 power boats, 1 to watch the front, 1 to watch the middle and 1 to watch the last boat, all with cameras to document the action.
Eric with the differences in speed; specially some boats from another I dont see what you have brought up happening, NOT one bit.
I hope this image opens up the big issue.
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If I am wrong someone by all means correct me.
If anyone runs into trouble even the chase boats, I am sure they will call the Coast Guard, its a massive area. Once 1/3rd of the way down regular VHF-FM radios will not have the range necessary to reach Key West. Maybe a good sam can relay the message north bound. Once Key West gets the distress signal, it will most likely launch a Helicopter from Miami (its a 45min flight from Miami To Key West then we have to refuel add another hour) that's 1:45 before we can actually start heading your way. By this time the SAR controller will have a search area. We launch a Datum Marker Buoy to track current. Once we get the information we might be able to have any idea where you are. If not consider the amount of square mileage required to search and area.
Maybe they will launch a C130 from Clearwater, its an hour flight, once they find anyone if they actually find anyone they will relay to launch a Helo (look at the second paragraph)
Draw up your own conclusions...
The image was done to scale with a Google maps, LXI Master for vector squares and finished off with Photosop CS3 cropping and painting the squares. Do not put a ruler to your screen because it will NOT measure out.
