Elainera
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Thanks for the clarification about the classes and life jackets.
And sorry I didn't explain:
A ditch bag is an emergency bouyant bag with things like flares, canned food, bottled water etc. it is meant to free float (you dont store it... It it meant to be out in a place where it has the best chance of falling free or floating free from the boat in an emergency situation).
An EPIRB is a personal locator beacon. There are two types: an automatic one that automatically calls for help when it hits the water (mostly used in commercial boats) and one you have to press the button yourself. You simply press the button and it sends your coordinates with a distress call. Its not a two way radio so once you hit the button, you dont know if anyone received the signal until help shows up.
Thank you! (and no need to apologize )