How to Survive at Sea : Practical solutions for crisis situations, including making a life raft, finding food, and signalling for rescue

How to Survive at Sea confronts the daunting scenario of finding yourself isolated miles from civilisation when stranded in one of the world's oceans.

The book offers the reader a variety of solutions to overcome the hardships that any survivor would inevitably face.

Illustrated with more than 120 black and white artworks, the book is packed with practical information and to insightful tips such as how to avoid burning oil on the surface of the water, how to construct your own raft, how to minimise the risk of shark attacks, and how to make seawater safe for drinking.

The basic rules for survival are adapted for a variety of situations and emergencies, including signalling and rescue, first aid, avoiding dangerous sea creatures, navigation, finding food and water, and building rafts.