Grab Bag Contents:
It is always wise to check what the manufacturer has provided in the liferaft and consider what will be necessary to enhance your chances of comfort, survival and ultimately rescue from the liferaft.
This list is not exhaustive or in any particular order but will prompt you to determine your own personal requirements:
- Water provision
- Yacht EPIRB
- Personal Locator Beacon
- Handheld VHF
- Seasickness tablets/bands
- UV protection (sun cream)
- Flares
- Lightsticks
- Inflatable radar reflector
- Repair kit
- Hose Clips
- Bailer
- Sponges
- Safety knife
- Signal mirror
- Waterproof torch
- Second drogue and line
- Can opener
- First aid kit
- Personal medical supplies
- Food (emergency rations)
- Spectacles
- Whistle
- Wet note book with captive pen
- Compass
- Watch
- Extra clothing for extremities e.g. hats, socks, gloves
- Yacht registration and insurance documents
- Passports
- Wallets
- Mobile phones and battery boosters
- Cash / credit cards