Boating Emergencies

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.