My HMB Lessons

thanks for the post. This was cracking me up, "heading out with crab traps, wearing T-shirts and shorts like it was Hawaii." Haha.

How many folks carry bilge pumps? I'd say that and a vhf have been the most useful for me re: safety gear.

Thanks for the write up! I still need to practice self rescue and am crazy for going out in HMB solo for it. Definitely is on my list.

Thanks for the write up! I still need to practice self rescue and am crazy for going out in HMB solo for it. Definitely is on my list.

Great write up but THIS was not addressed in your list " am crazy for going out in HMB solo ". I would strongly suggest you go out with a buddy, even calm days can take a turn for the worse quickly. We have a great hook-up board here and need to use to when we can.

Thanks for taking the time to present your experience. I take a lot of useful info from it being as new to the sport as I am..