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The Liferaft Survival Guide

Michael Howorth, Frances Howorth

Edition: 2023
Format: Paperback
Size: 210 x 149 mm
£1699
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Give Yourself The Best Chance of Survival

Equip yourself with Michael and Frances Howorth's comprehensive guide, offering essential strategies and updated technologies for liferaft survival.

The Liferaft Survival Guide: How to Prepare for the Worst by Michael and Frances Howorth is an essential manual for all boaters, focusing on ensuring the survival of skipper and crew in the event of a vessel sinking. Published in July 2023, this updated edition provides comprehensive advice on mental and physical preparedness for maritime emergencies.

Comprehensive Survival Strategies

The guide offers invaluable insights into:

  • Assembling an effective emergency grab bag tailored for various cruise durations, climates, and sailing conditions.
  • Step-by-step abandon ship procedures, supported by flowcharts to prioritize actions during critical moments.
  • First aid and emergency treatment protocols to address medical needs while awaiting rescue.
  • Lessons learned from past maritime disasters, providing practical insights to enhance survival chances.

The book is enriched with checklists and clear diagrams, facilitating easy understanding and application of survival techniques.

Updated Information and Technological Advances

This edition incorporates the latest developments in:

  • Satellite and beacon technology, detailing how modern devices function and the global monitoring of distress signals.
  • Advancements in medical practices relevant to survival at sea, ensuring readers have up-to-date knowledge for emergency situations.

By integrating current technologies and methodologies, the guide equips sailors with the tools needed for effective emergency response. 

About the Authors

Michael and Frances Howorth are seasoned maritime travel writers and sailors, each with thousands of miles of sea experience. They have contributed to international sailing magazines and possess extensive knowledge in commanding large luxury yachts.

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