Download Boating Tip #42: Abandon Ship “Ditch Bag” Contents (PDF format, 33KB)
Grab Bag Contents
- Flashlight
- Radio
- Flares and flare gun
- Orange smoke
- Signal mirror
- Parafoil signal kite
- Light sticks
- Strobe light
- Whistle / horn
- Fishing kit
- Food rations
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Joyce Chen scissors
- Can opener
- Water maker
- Water
- RADAR reflector
- Bailer
- Duct tape
- Dramamine
- Dive mask
- First–aid kit
- Vaseline
- Sponges
- Sunscreen
- Watch cap
- Drinking cups
- Plastic bags
- Aloe
- Anti–diarrheals
- Antiseptic
- Multi vitamins
- Batteries
- Chart
- Handheld compass
- Plotting tools
- Lighter
- Matches
- Multi purpose tool
- Deck of cards
- Paper, pens & pencils
- Survival book
- Disposable camera
- Credit card, cash
- Copy of vessel documents
- Copy of passports
Last Minute Grabs
- EPIRB
- Cell phone
- Portable VHF
- GPS
- Binoculars
- Flares
- MOB pole, ring buoy, strobe light
- Extra food and water
- Bucket
- Drogue / sea anchor
- Blankets
- PFDs
- Cushions
- Foul weather gear
- Extra clothing
- Hats
- Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Eyeglasses, contacts
- Prescription medicines
- Personal hygiene items
- Paddles
- Pump
- Repair kit
- Line
- Fishing lures / flies
Wear
- Foul weather gear
- Extra clothing
- PFD