Sea Survival Handbook - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Sea Survival Handbook write by Keith Colwell. This book was released on 2009-06-23. Sea Survival Handbook available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A full-scale reference book for everyone boarding a seafaring vessel. The information is accessible, concise, up-to-date, and potentially life-saving. This is a weapon against ignorance at sea, and a no-brainer buy for all those who are interested in the safety of their passengers, their boats and themselves. The book covers everything from emergency radio operation, proper employment of safety equipment, to survival and first aid in the water. It also includes a full glossary and index. It was originally published in the UK this year by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA).
Sea Survival
Sea Survival - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Sea Survival write by Dougal Robertson. This book was released on 1975. Sea Survival available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Essentials of Sea Survival
Essentials of Sea Survival - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Essentials of Sea Survival write by Frank Golden. This book was released on 2002-06-13. Essentials of Sea Survival available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Essentials of Sea Survival contains original scientific research and investigations from two internationally recognized experts on cold-water survival. In addition to having practical personal experience with cold water immersion, Frank Golden and Michael Tipton regularly lecture at various international conferences about water survival, and they are frequently called on for expert commentary on television and radio. The majority of books on this subject are personal survival accounts; few relate to scientific studies. This book is different: Using reader-friendly language, two leading environmental physiologists present the facts and dispel the myths of surviving a sea accident. The book, thanks to the real-life stories and easy-to-read format, will appeal primarily to the layperson who works or plays on or near the water. The text will also be of interest to an academic audience, who will appreciate the original research and up-to-date physiological and medical information Essentials of Sea Survival is a compelling, informative, and comprehensive guide to open-water survival. Drawing from classic maritime disasters and personal accounts of near-miraculous survival, as well as carefully controlled laboratory experiments, it offers practical advice for avoiding as well as surviving a cold-water accident. It’s an important reference for anyone associated with open-air aquatic activities, such as members of the Coast Guard, Navy, and Marines; offshore oil rig employees; fishermen; divers; amateur and professional sailors; water safety instructors and life guards; water rescue personnel; boaters; water skiers; outdoor survival course instructors; and other recreational water sports enthusiasts.
RYA Sea Survival Handbook (G-G43)
RYA Sea Survival Handbook (G-G43) - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook RYA Sea Survival Handbook (G-G43) write by Royal Yachting Association. This book was released on 2019-02-07. RYA Sea Survival Handbook (G-G43) available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This book is the official text for the RYA Basic Sea Survival Course and the RYA/World Sailing Offshore Safety Course and supports World Sailing approved Offshore Personal Survival courses. It also highlights the importance of having the correct safety equipment and will also give you the knowledge of how and when to use it, making it invaluable for anyone who takes a boat offshore for racing or cruising. The edition of the RYA Sea Survival Handbook is the official text for the RYA Basic Sea Survival Course and the RYA/World Sailing Offshore Safety Course. It has been updated with new information, chapter summaries and guidance on how to respond to emergencies at sea and is invaluable for anyone who takes a boat offshore. Chapters include: • Before you leave • Calling for Help • Understanding Weather • MOB Prevention • Fire Control This book is written by Keith Colwell who works at the RNLI as a Community Incident Reduction Manager, managing a large team of volunteer safety advisers, who provide a safety advice service to the both the boating and general public. Keith is an RYA Yachtmaster, an RYA Powerboat Instructor, a SRC instructor/assessor and RYA and STCW’95 Sea Survival Instructor. This book takes advantage of Google's accessibility features (https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564?hl=en-GB).
The Sea Survival Manual
The Sea Survival Manual - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Sea Survival Manual write by Frances Howorth. This book was released on 2013-10-28. The Sea Survival Manual available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Sea Survival Manual is the definitive book on the subject for anyone aboard a yacht of any size. It is aimed at the yachtsman or seafarer who is likely to proceed to sea out of the sight of land, whether for pleasure or professional reasons. Fully compliant with the IMO (International Maritime Organisation) resolutions and MCA (Maritime Coastguard Agency) regulations it embodies Sea Safety checks issued by the MCA and RNLI and is completely international in its appeal. Includes chapters on safety and survival equipment, Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS), liferafts, grab bags, medical equipment and advice, first aid and emergency treatment, abandoning ship, survival in a liferaft and rescues at sea. This is the first modern book to tackle the subject from the small craft point of view.
