^^^ IF they have air assets available at all.

I won't base my safety upon what the SAR people may have.

Yes, I think most searches are primarily visual, and bright colours should be a big help. Also, the addition of reflective materials on helmets and shoulders would make sense in case of a search extending beyond daylight.
As does a strobe, which is included on a PLB.

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2) Buy and learn how to use a tourniquet. A good friend had a close call two weeks ago. We're all figuring out ways to connect these to our regular set up from here out.

I learned this weekend that the ideal option (in worst case scenario) is to have an Israeli bandage and a tourniquet. You first apply the tourniquet, then the bandage, then aim to remove the tourniquet within 20-30 minutes (the timeframe before potential lasting damage is done to muscles and nerves (plus other side effects). For my purposes, this option is something that I'm primarily considering for longer offshore runs or when going out in places that are higher risk or isolated, etc. It's not my intention to be "over the top" mainly to think about mitigating risk when the impacts of not doing it could be significantly more consequential.

Thanks for the suggestion of the Israeli bandage. Looks ideal. Unluckily I've had two foil injuries that both would have benefited from an Israeli bandage. I reckon it looks like a an excellent item to carry in its own waterproof packet. One person said 'ideal for stab wounds' - they must foil ??

/medicalgearoutfitters.com has a good blog post on when to use a tourniquet versus an Israeli bandage.
I really hope I never have to use a tourniquet. Controlling an artery bleed would not be fun ??

When reading topics of potential shark attacks I am actually glad for our chocolate (Neusiedler) lake. Even in Mediterranean Sea I feel comfi.. Respect guys you are out there on foils with those monsters

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Dawo said..
When reading topics of potential shark attacks I am actually glad for our chocolate (Neusiedler) lake. Even in Mediterranean Sea I feel comfi.. Respect guys you are out there on foils with those monsters

Sharks make me nervous.they're all over the place.and they're such marvelous and delicate creatures. It breaks my heart whenever I hit one (yearly at least) I know I just ruined his day. I'm 100% the most dangerous animal in the ocean.