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by Captain Rami Geffner (Author)
Your Lifeline on the Water: The Ultimate Boating Emergency Handbook
Emergencies on the water can strike without warning. Boating Emergencies: Rapid Response Handbook by Captain Rami Geffner, MD, is your indispensable, quick-access guide for handling every crisis-mechanical, medical, or environmental-when every second counts.
This compact handbook is the perfect companion to the comprehensive volume, Boating Emergencies: Prevention and Response. While the larger book offers in-depth explanations and training, this quick reference edition is designed for immediate, on-the-spot action. Keep it within arm's reach for fast, clear instructions when you need them most.
Inside, you'll discover:
- Step-by-step checklists for the most common boating emergencies, from engine failures and hull breaches to onboard fires and man overboard situations.
- Clear, actionable advice for medical crises at sea, including first aid for injuries, burns, hypothermia, cardiac arrest, and more.
- Expert prevention tips to keep your vessel-and your crew-safe, with chapters on safety gear, emergency drills, weather monitoring, and maintenance.
- Survival strategies for worst-case scenarios: abandoning ship, open-water survival, and long-term rescue situations.
- Communication and rescue protocols so you know exactly what to do and who to call, with up-to-date emergency contacts for the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Why trust this book?
Captain Rami Geffner, MD, is both a veteran boater and a medical doctor, blending real-life maritime experience with clinical expertise. His clear, concise instructions are designed for use in high-stress moments-no jargon, just the facts you need, right when you need them.
Perfect for:
- Powerboaters, sailors, and fishing enthusiasts
- Charter captains and crew
- New boat owners and seasoned mariners
- Anyone who values safety and preparedness on the water
Don't let an emergency catch you off guard.
Keep this rapid response handbook-and its comprehensive companion-within arm's reach, and turn every voyage into a safer adventure.
