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 prioritize abandon ship procedure
• techniques for survival in the life raft, short- and long-term - the why, when and how of life raft survival
• and checklists and tables.