Essentials of Sea Survival (Paperback)

by Frank Golden (Author), Michael Tipton (Author) "The preceding quotation is a reminder that nothing is new in the history of survival at sea..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"The mix of hard science, the authors' own extensive research, and examinations of real-life survival accounts, both historic and recent, provide intensely practical recommendations for all likely emergencies at sea. I've found no other source that combines the research, experience, commonsense and practical information found in "Essentials of Sea Survival," Everyone that uses open water for work or recreation should read this book."
Dr. Ian Mackie
Retired medical chairman
International Life Saving Federation
"If you are going to be on the water, you need a survival strategy. This book tells you just what you need for developing one, and how to make it work."
B. Chris Brewster
Former lifeguard chief
Editor, The United States Lifesaving Association Manual of Open Water Lifesaving
""Essentials of Sea Survival "clearly explains how the body reacts to the stress and shock of a sea accident. Knowing this information can help you formulate a risk assessment and survival strategy so that your chances of survival can be improved when you're faced with an unfortunate event at sea."""
Tony Mooney
Technical manager, Australian Yachting Federation
Member ORC Special Regulations Committee
"From Living Aboard"
""extraordinarily dense with interesting and useful information.""
"From The Mariner"
Scientists and academic audiences should find the technical research of interest, and recreational water sport participants should enjoy the real-life scenarios as well as the practical advice on how to endure the elements at sea.
"From California Diving News"
Essentials of Sea Survival is a fasciniating blend of historical anecdote, scientificfact, and practical application.
"From Equipped.org"
This is a must read for anyone interested in the subject of water survival."

Product Description
Be prepared for the worst! Each year, 140,000 water-related deaths occur worldwide. Essentials of Sea Survival will both prepare you to avoid disaster and to respond optimally in a potentially deadly situation. Frank Golden and Michael Tipton, internationally acclaimed experts on cold-water survival, present the science and step-by-step action plans for staying alive in open water. Be smart, be safe, and be prepared, because there are no second chances at sea.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 305 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers; 1 edition (June 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736002154
• ISBN-13: 978-0736002158
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #737,665 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the meat and none of the fat, September 16, 2003

By	"kurtronics" (Bangor, ME United States) - See all my reviews

I've read alot of wilderness, rescue, survival and outdoor medicine books in my life and have found only a select few that I keep coming back to, and this is one of them. The one of the best water survival books I have ever come across. The book is full of useful information actually backed by the research with a rundown of real accounts and what the people did right or wrong. At the end of each chapter it contains a list of the main points you don't want to forget. If you live near water (any water), enjoy watersports or plan on finally taking the family sailboat to some hidden location, don't leave without reading this book !

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars History of Sea Survival, December 26, 2002

By	J. Casper (Everywhere) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I haven't read the entire thing yet, but mainly the book cites specific historical examples of characteristics of sea survival (or the lack there of), and then goes on to explain the latest data that is available. So far very interesting, and definately a must have for naval buffs.