Dont you Dare Ditch without the right Bag!
“THE DITCH BAG” AKA ABANDON SHIP BAG Things to consider first Make sure the bag itself is buoyant when fully packed and has a lanyard with a snap hook secured to the outside of the bag. Water tightness is very important as well. Once you find a bag (something we will help you with if you like) then consider the contents. What do you and your crew need in a survival situation. Consider what is in your life raft and then make a list. Here is a very basic life raft with a basic ditch bag. This one was set up for a customer who has a fishing boat and goes 75-100 miles off shore. The contents include 24 Water packets 3 2400 Kcal USCG approved food ration packages 30 Sea sick pills 1 day pack first aid kit 1 USCG approved fishing kit 1 USCG approved Signal Mirror 1 Floating water tight flash light 1 set of spare batteries for the flash light 2 USCG approved parachute flares 1 USCG approved smoke flare 3 USCG approved hand flares 2 isothermal blankets 1 whistle 3 light sticks Some seasick/s...
