RYA – (OP) ABANDON SHIP PROCEDURE

ABANDON SHIP PROCEDURE Only do this when ship SINKING underneath,  BUT preparations can be made. Fill Grab Bag (behind Chart seat & add contents as per list inside) Radio Distress                                      Deploy fender circle for protection                                  Jettison cushions etc as trace                Set off EPIRB   Take:    Hand held VHF                                     Whistle Sea Survival Handbook Wear extra clothes                                Medication                                                                                Water                                                   Food                                                                                                Log Book                                              Consider dinghy & outboard                                           Survival bags                                        Lifejackets (keep […]