Emergency Companion

Product Description

A handy, splash-proof, on-the-water reference guide should you ever find yourself in an emergency: it could be your saviour. Covering everything from fires, leaks, engine trouble and emergency steering to man overboard, first aid, dismasting and distress signals.

Author

By: Jon Winge

Overview

The essential onboard guide to staying afloat and alive at sea--when you run into trouble. Written by a respected marine journalist with over thirty years of boating experience, this practical guide offers immediate solutions to any number of problems encountered while at sea.

Key Features

• Addresses dangers such as fire; taking on water; running aground; losing power, mast, or rudder; man overboard; becoming lost; and extreme weather.
• Offers clear guidance on gaining control of the situation, along with easily understandable photos and illustrations.
• Describes key safety measures, such as having a good understanding of first aid, the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS), flares and signals.

Importance

This handy, waterproof guide would complete any boater's equipment list.

• Detailed advice for most emergency situations.
• A must-have reference for all sailors, power boaters, and motor boaters.
• The author of numerous books in Norwegian, John Winge has cruised all over the world.

Conclusion

As important as a first-aid kit, Emergency Companion is any boater's first line of defense against managing any mishap or potential disaster at sea.