safe boating

My handheld 0.5 watt radio doesn't seem to be cutting it. I found a new 25 watt fixed mount radio that's compatible with my other gear, but I have no clue how to choose an antenna. My boat's a fibreglass on the smaller end at 19', so I thought low gain would be a safer choice in rolling seas...

If you have time this fall or winter get out and upgrade your boating skills. You will gain knowledge and feel more comfortable on the water. I have done 5 or 6 of these and they are all well done and very relevant to enjoy safe boating. http://www.boatingcourses.ca/provinces/british-columbia...