The Grab Bag Book

The purpose of this text is to ensure the survival of skipper and crew in the event of their boat sinking. It features: advice on the essentials to pack into the emergency grab bag for a short or long cruise, hot or cold climate, coastal or offshore trip; flowcharts to prioritise abandon ship procedure; techniques for survival in the liferaft, short- and long-term - the why, when and how of liferaft survival; and checklists and tables.

Frances Howorth is a Professional Yachtmaster who has worked as a Purser on a wide variety of charter and private yachts, from 60 to 240 feet, sailing all over the world. She has written extensively about the yachting industry, producing magazine features, technical reports, training manuals and books. She is co-author of The Liferaft Survival Guide, Sea Survival Manual, The Grab Bag Book, and Reeds Marine Deck 3: Deck Officers' Guide to Bridge Procedures all published by Adlard Coles.