I got one off amazon and reallllly glad I did. Saves me a ton of time. I also use it during packing up to blow off sand from the board and my gear/feet. I also got an inexpensive BT radio that is waterproof. It works surprisingly well! I'll link both (if possible), I tend to go overboard researching everything before buying so figure might as well share the spoils lol
BT radio (also plays FM/AM big plus for me):
Watertight phone pouch:
yeah dw. i think it happend due to the lack of experience (don’t quote me on that) and them being in shock. i don’t even know if they had coaches or anyone else (other than the residents) nearby.
i highly recommend picking up a belt life jacket. my coach makes us wear a life jacket so most fo the serious rowers picked up similar belt life jackets, they really are great. i had to use a normal jacket and stuff it in the front of my 1x (can’t even explain how annoying it was) until i got my belt jacket and now i just wear it around my waist and barely notice it. I wear mine backwards from how it’s supposed to be worn since it makes it more comfortable, but both ways around work.
the best one is the onyx m16 - Onyx Unisex Belt Pack Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (PFD) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013RLI9XS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R2YVWHMK161T17R33HZ1
it is a bit pricey, but look around amazon or other places, i’m sure you can find a better price (or even a cheaper model). i got mine for like 80.
i guess $90 for a comfortable life saving device is a good deal haha