Straightforward, concise, well-illustrated look at recreational boating safety at sea: lifesaving devices, falling overboard, first aid, firefighting, lifeboat survival, and more.

Survivor was written to help sailors survive boat disasters. Edited by National Best-Sellers Steve Callahan (Adrift) and Dougal Robertson (Survive the Savage Sea), the book contains true stories and practical "How-To" chapters about survival.

Most sailors go to sea without prior knowledge of the cruising lifestyle and its demands. This can result in conditions ranging from the merely inefficient to the truly tragic. No sea-going novice one should set off without first studying Safety Preparations For Cruising.

The Captains' Guide to Liferaft Survival contains everything a castaway needs to know to survive in a liferaft and get rescued as quickly as possible. Filled with useful experience from the author's 20 years as a captain, the book draws on the latest research in equipment, techniques, and emergency medicine.

There are literally hundreds of items aboard every boat that must be checked or inspected at certain intervals to avoid problems. The book starts by describing the checks to perform before getting underway and follows through each system check needed to assure proper operation. Included are tips from fellow cruisers, safety features and systems and a seasonal decommissioning and commissioning checklist.

Excellent reference book for GMDSS system.

First published in 1972, this indispensable handbook addresses virtually every accident or ailment that might occur when professional medical help is unavailable at sea, with clear instructions in layman's language on the best course of action to take.

"Not only is it an interesting read, with quotes and situations actually encountered, [this book] is an excellent comprehensive guide to medicine at sea." - Sailing

Written by a knowledgeable seagoing physician, this book addresses the medical layman. It is thoroughly illustrated and presented in a format that is easy to follow, even in an emergency.