Clearly if you're pottering about on flat water 20m from the beach, you're probably not going to use a radio - but if you regularly go offshore in search of big downwind conditions, you should be thinking communication devices and while you might plumb for a PLB, a VHF Radio is definitely worth looking into as well.
I've been using the Standard Horizon HX870 for a while. I like it and I've written a review on it.
Check it out
I've been using the Standard Horizon HX870 for a while. I like it and I've written a review on it.
Check it out