{"product_id":"9780470748695-emergency-companion","title":"Emergency Companion","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handy, splash-proof, on-the-water reference guide should you ever find yourself in an emergency: it could be your saviour. Covering everything from fires, leaks, engine trouble and emergency steering to man overboard, first aid, dismasting and distress signals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe essential onboard guide to staying afloat and alive at sea-when you run into trouble\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a respected marine journalist with over thirty years of boating experience, this practical guide offers immediate solutions to any number of problems encountered while at sea. Addressing such dangers as fire; taking on water; running aground; losing power, mast, or rudder; man overboard; becoming lost; and extreme weather, the book offers clear guidance on gaining control of the situation, along with easily understandable photos and illustrations. Other key\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003esafety measures, such as having a good understanding of first aid, the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS), flares and signals, are also described in detail. This handy, waterproof guide would complete any boat's equipment list.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed advice for most emergency situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA must-have reference for all sailors, power boaters, and motor boaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe author of numerous books in Norwegian, John Winge has cruised all over world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs important as a first-aid kit, \u003ci\u003eEmergency Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is any boater's\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003efirst line of defense against managing any mishap or potential disaster at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41546244096097,"sku":"9780470748695","price":8.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_30084296.jpg?v=1726681871","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780470748695-emergency-companion","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}