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 seasoned author and sailor. She has thousands of miles of sea time and is currently a freelance journalist for a number of international magazines, including Boat International and Seaways. She is also co-author of the Sea Survival Manual and The Grab Bag Book, both published by Adlard Coles Nautical.