Whether you are one mile offshore or a hundred, all seafarers need the skills and knowledge to be able to ride out a storm at sea.
 
This manual explains the essential techniques and tactics needed for survival.
 
Dealing with issues such as what makes a seaworthy boat, pre-gale checklists and dealing with the ultimate disaster, this is the perfect handbook to equip coastal and offshore sailors and motorboaters with the practical skills and experience to survive life-threatening situations at sea.