Alaska Sea Grant

Water Wise: Table of Contents

Page 

Chapter

iv

Acknowledgments

v

About the Authors, and Credits

vi

Preface

1

Chapter 1: Preparing for a Safe Trip

9

Chapter 2: Reading the Weather

17

Chapter 3: Alcohol, Fatigue, and Seasickness

25

Chapter 4: Surviving in the Water

35

Chapter 5: Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

49

Chapter 6: Signaling for Help

65

Chapter 7: Overboard!

75

Chapter 8: Survival Craft

83

Chapter 9: Abandon Ship! and Survival at Sea

101

Chapter 10: Shore Survival

113

Chapter 11: First Aid Afloat

145

Chapter 12: Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention

157

Chapter 13: Safe Seamanship

175

Chapter 14: Resources

187

Glossary

189

Index