THE GRAB BAG BOOK By Frances & Michael Howorth

Don't be caught at sea without it! The purpose of this unique book is to help you ensure your crew1s survival in a life raft. It outlines the necessary items for the perfect grab bag - categorized for coastal or offshore cruises, hot or cold climates, and short cruises versus circumnavigations. Other subjects included in this comprehensive book are:

• Sea survival in a nutshell with advice on what to pack for each situation, where to buy it and how to use it.
• Flowcharts to prioritize abandon ship.
• Explaination on how to abandon ship safely.
• Immediate and long-term survival techniques in the liferaft.
• Techniques in preventing dehydration, hypothermia, wind effect, sunburn, vomiting, salt-water boils plus many first aid treatments.