Set the alarm for 7:14 p.m.

Web alarm clock for 7:14 p.m.

As you finish laying out the nets for the night’s catch, set the alarm for 7:14 pm so packing up does not stretch longer than planned. That leaves a clear marker before 8:00 pm for gathering loose rope, checking the boat, and heading off while the shoreline is still easy to see.

During the final check of the nets, make sure the alarm sound is coming from the phone itself rather than headphones left in a pocket or bag. Audio can switch to connected earphones without you noticing, leaving the shore quiet when 7:14 pm arrives. Keep the browser running and the phone awake: if either stops, the alarm may not sound, and your departure after laying the nets could be delayed.

Once the nets are set, allow for evening traffic on the road back, especially near town centres, public markets, and junctions used by jeepneys and tricycles. A route that moves quickly earlier in the afternoon may take longer around this hour. Before leaving the water, check your likely travel time and add a small buffer for loading fishing gear, walking from the landing area, or waiting for a ride.