SOS app?

[jimski2]

A boat on the Niagara River was rescued using an app on his cell phone. The USCG saved all aboard and the boat.

So what is the app?

Sent from my SCH-I405 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

[Sk8man]

Are you sure it wasn't from his combo VHF radio/GPS?

[Mortigan]

Article isn't very clear: http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130704/CITYANDREGION/130709687/1010

 

Better - still not specific: http://www.bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=119630

 

Sounds like they should invest in a good flashlight...

Edited July 5, 2013 by Mortigan

[rw6788]

Go to your apps icon and search for SOS.There are a few versions

[TOP SECRET]

If you have BoatUS they have an App that you can just click and it automatically sends your location out.

[Roughrider IV]

Boat US only has a boat at Rochester and Oswego and maybe the northeast section. They can't compete with local sheriff depts who work for free. I believe they monitor a VHF channel . I had to use them when I was at the oak last year, called boat US and they were an hour away, he showed 90 minutes later after sheriff had me have way in. It would be a great idea to get some info on each port with sheriff or fire dept. info for water rescue help. Any ideas out there?

[TOP SECRET]

That's only if the sheriff will come and get you... they aren't always willing to.

[Roughrider IV]

I guess it's a port to port situation. From my conversations with the boat us fella, they are not able to compete financially. That's why they pulled out of point breeze. If the sheriff is more than willing, it would be good info to know before arriving how to access their services. I never knew about that service until I needed a tow. Food for thought if planning a trip to look into it.

[Roughrider IV]

Quick update , Oswego and Rochester are only boat US providers on southeastern shoreline. I called the Sodus phone number and you get the Rochester boat. Hope it helps.

Edited July 9, 2013 by roughrider123