Spiral bound with laminated pages to protect against the effects of the weather, this is an invaluable quick cockpit reference for anyone finding themselves in an emergency at sea. Packed with practical accessible advice on the most common emergencies requiring rapid action, it covers- Storm tactics, Man overboard, Gear failure, Fire, Dismasting, Sinking, First aid, and much more. In the same series as the popular Skipper's On-board Diesel Guide, this handy reference is filled with checklists, sequential action points and helpful diagrams. A godsend to anyone in trouble at sea.

The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is designed to assist all who go to sea - whether on a day excursion, a holiday cruise or an even longer trip. It will provide practical advice, boost confidence, solve problems and minimise danger for all on board. Step-by-step instructions, explanatory illustrations and flow charts provide an at-a-glance reference on how to prevent, treat and care for the sick and injured at sea. And there is advice on pre-voyage preparations, establishing emergency procedures, first response and assessment of illnesses and injury, right through to offshore aftercare and recovery. The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is a comprehensive and practical resource for novices or experienced sailors and motorboaters.

In the same handy splash-proof format as the highly successful Skipper's Cockpit Guide and Skipper's Onboard Emergency Guide, this Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide is a convenient lie-flat water (and oil) proof reference to all types of outboard engine. There is advice on how the engine works, how each part interacts, dos and don'ts, fault-finding and troubleshooting tests, all illustrated with detailed exploded diagrams to show how to fix problems. There is advice on: Oil systems Cooling Gears Plugs and points Circuits Electrics All in all, the Skipper's Outboard Motor Guide will be a godsend to anyone with an outboard motor on their boat or tender.

The Skipper's Emergency Handbook is a handy waterproof guide that provides solutions to a range of nautical emergencies for coastal and offshore sailors so that they can head off problems before they become dire. Arranged in topics, it takes the reader through the particularproblem by means of flow charts, so they are guided to take the mostappropriate action first. Having identified the action needed, expandedtext then explains how to carry out the procedure. Topics includeabandon ship, broken boom, collision, dismasting, engine failure, fire,fog, holing, heavy weather, junk rigs, leaks, lightening strikes, manoverboard, medical emergencies, propeller problems, sail damage,steering gear, towing. With a clear head and this vital reference, the reader will possess the information needed to bring vessel and crew safely back to shore.

Whether out for an afternoon's sail or embarking on a long offshore passage, there is always an element of chance and uncertainty about being at sea. To be responsible for the wellbeing of both crew and vessel, a good skipper needs to know their limitations and ensure they are operating well within the margins of safety. Safe Skipper is a practical and thought provoking guide for yacht skippers of all levels of experience, full of invaluable advice and tips on how to reduce to the minimum the risks of mishaps and equipment failure at sea. There's a wide range of information on seamanship, preparation, seaworthiness, gear, boat handling, leadership, teamwork, watch keeping, communications, navigation, weather and emergency procedures, all delivered in a highly practical, lively, non-preachy fashion. Included throughout are useful checklists, box-outs and case studies of accidents and their causes, with survivors' testimonials and explanations of how disasters were avoided, or could have been, all of which provides valuable lessons for everyone who goes to sea.

Life raft? Flare gun? Our illustrated handbook gives you your most important piece of emergency equipment--the knowledge to face any crisis You must be self-reliant on the water, and On-Board Emergency Handbook should be on your boat--as a trusted advisor if things should ever go wrong, and for reassurance at all times. Its 42 emergency topics are alphabetically arranged for quick reference, and each one provides instant access to the best action in a given crisis. Topics covered include collisions, abandoning ship, dismasting, holing, icing, heavy weather, lightning, man overboard, medical emergencies, and much more.

An essential guide for sailors dealing with medical problems or emergencies while at sea.