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Survival strategy: so, you made it to the liferaft. Now the real work begins

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Yacht owners need to be sure that their survival equipment is well-maintained in the event that it is needed. Survival tips include establishing a routine for duties and watches, rational foods, maintaining the liferaft and preventing exhaustion.

Author: Howorth, Michael
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 2001
Methods, Survival after airplane accidents, shipwrecks, etc., Survival

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Grab that bag: in an abandon-ship situation, a liferaft is not enough

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A grab bag should be a rigid, floatable bag containing food, papers (navigation aids), and first aid gear. Other survival preparation and emergency procedures are also analyzed.

Author: Howorth, Michael
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 2001
United States, Analysis, Equipment and supplies, Column, Marine accidents, Survival and emergency equipment, Survival equipment

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Anatomy of a liferaft

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Rescue platforms or coastal rafts are suitable life rafts for yachts that do not do a lot of offshore cruising. The constructions and use of the rafts is discussed.

Author: Smith, Michael A.
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Yachting
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0043-9940
Year: 1992
Usage, Life rafts

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Subjects list: Safety and security measures, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts
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