What would you do if you came across a small boat in distress offshore?

[@Seafariireland]

Good to plan like that, well thought through!

[@SunnyJimUke]

Thoughtful and insightful, thank you.

[@tichu7]

I'll probably never find myself in such a situation, and my automatic reaction will be to help, but you've raised some excellent points regarding your own personal safety. Safe travels.

[@rjd7863]

Reporting and watching from a distance sounds great. Getting close enough to hand over any type of supply sounds deadly. These guys are not tourists.

[@coopskipper]

I hear you. I think every small boat encounter will be unique, I would assess and react accordingly. I also think though I would want to respond offshore, when there is.no orher help for ages. There are ways to pass things ship to ship while maintaining distance

[@coopskipper]

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