what3words

[Gerry Giles]

Hi folks this post is for all the people that own a smart phone and dont know about an App that could quite literally save your life

(I URGE YOU ALL TO DOWNLOAD THIS APP ON YOUR PHONE NOW)

we as anglers are some times down a track somewhere round a lake or down the river bank now picture the situation you fall and break a leg or something where you need urgent help immediately how could anyone find you easily ?

well this is where the App what3words comes in you simply press the locate button on your phone app it generates 3 word you can either tell the 999 operator or text them and they will know instantly your exact LOCATION What3words essentially points to a very specific location
Its developers divided the world into 57 trillion squares, each measuring 3m by 3m (10ft by 10ft) and each having a unique, randomly assigned three-word address.

THIS LINK CAN TELL YOU MORE

What3words: The app that can save your life

Police want everyone to download a smartphone app they say has already saved several lives.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Jason Bean]

It's a wonder the human race is still here, how the hell have we survived so long

 

[Ian Robinson]

I can totally endorse this app. We have been testing this in the fire service nationaly and most of the blue light services and coast guard are now using it. Great tool

 

[Gerry Giles]

It's a wonder the human race is still here, how the hell have we survived so long

well Mr Bean your comment clearly shows you really dont understand what the App is and your living up to your name

 

[Derek Funcks]

Cheers Gerry, downloaded and installed, you just never know, got a planned sea fishing trip next week, ( Perch Rock, New Brighton ) walking out into the middle of the River Mersey at low tide, hopefully, its not needed.

P.S. I think Jasons comment was a bit tongue in cheek.

 

[Gavin Hoe-Richardson]

For those that don't wish to have the app, a screenshot of Google maps 'blue dot' and sent via WhatsApp to my wife or 'share location' if planning on being mobile does the job for me.

 

[David Craine]

Then there is always find my friends, at least on Apple, not sure about the other systems.

Of course that is if your friends actually want to find you

David

 

[David Craine]

Cheers Gerry, downloaded and installed, you just never know, got a planned sea fishing trip next week, ( Perch Rock, New Brighton ) walking out into the middle of the River Mersey at low tide, hopefully, its not needed.

P.S. I think Jasons comment was a bit tongue in cheek.

Hi Derek, I will be fishing at either Guinea Gap or Town Hall Steps on this coming Friday Morning from about 8.00 am to about noon. Would prefer a sandy location, but will be with creakers who cant walk far and like the certainty of being able to catch tiddlers .

My first trip across to Liverpool for about a year . Pity the river doesnt seem to be doing very much on that side , tide is a bit big for Otterspool.

Good luck at Perch

David

 

[Joe Winstanley]

Good suggestion, thanks Gerry.

Tbh I've been very blase about both fishing, as well as working alone in remote places without letting people know exactly where I will be, stupid really.

App already installed.

 

[Mark Swaby]

It also works with reporting poachers to the police,if they ever attend

 

[Alex Warren]

I’m not 100% sure, but I think what3words is a lot more accurate in terms of precise location than a location share through iMessage or WhatsApp. I wouldn’t trust apple maps, especially. If I had a fall on the Avon or Stour and used it, they’d probably be looking for me on the Usk...

The app isn’t intrusive in any way, and can also be useful for marking locations of car parks and those hidden turnings when exploring new venues. These can then be plumbed into your phone sat nav (I use Waze).

 

[Gavin Hoe-Richardson]

Hi Derek, I will be fishing at either Guinea Gap or Town Hall Steps on this coming Friday Morning from about 8.00 am to about noon.

Don't forget your passports chaps, we're careful who we let in these days! I'll be afloat on the river, I'll give you a wave!

 

[Stephen Goderski]

Thanks for this Gerry, downloading as I type......

 

[David Craine]

Don't forget your passports chaps, we're careful who we let in these days! I'll be afloat on the river, I'll give you a wave!

Hi Gavin, do you fish the river, or are you a passenger, or working ?

If fishing, which charter do you use, or is it a private vessel ?

So many questions, so little time

David

 

[Neil Smart]

Hi Gavin, do you fish the river, or are you a passenger, or working ?

If fishing, which charter do you use, or is it a private vessel ?

So many questions, so little time

David

I think you will find he is a Marine Pilot.

 

[Jason Bean]

well Mr Bean your comment clearly shows you really dont understand what the App is and your living up to your name

Did I say the app was a bad idea?

 

[Richard Isaacs]

how the hell have we survived so long

If you end up going into a serious level of shock for whatever reason you might not survive unless your found quickly.
Anything that improves your chances of being found a bit quicker can only be a great thing.
I’m gonna download it.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Absolutely brilliant Gerry.
Last time I fished I sat in zinc, transmit, smug.
And caught absolutely zip, zilch, zero

 

[Jason Bean]

If you end up going into a serious level of shock for whatever reason you might not survive unless your found quickly.
Anything that improves your chances of being found a bit quicker can only be a great thing.
I’m gonna download it.

Again, did I say the app was a bad idea? You lot need to lighten up a little

 

[Mark Hooper]

Great App, fully endorse this, we've been running this in the fire service for the last 18 months and the control staff have used to great effect locating peoples in distress