“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
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/storage bags (never vomit in the raft or the water if you can help it as it may cause disease as well as attract unwanted ocean predators)
This bag also contains a Fastfind 210 PLB
The raft that is pictured is a Revere Coastal Compact
The bag featured is the Revere Survivor Ditch Bag
Even if you are boating on a budget be safe it makes for a more enjoyable time on the water. The contents of the above Ditch bag, Life Raft and PLB are $1922.87, a small price to pay for peace of mind.
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/storage bags (never vomit in the raft or the water if you can help it as it may cause disease as well as attract unwanted ocean predators)
This bag also contains a Fastfind 210 PLB
The raft that is pictured is a Revere Coastal Compact
The bag featured is the Revere Survivor Ditch Bag
Even if you are boating on a budget be safe it makes for a more enjoyable time on the water. The contents of the above Ditch bag, Life Raft and PLB are $1922.87, a small price to pay for peace of mind.
Other thing that are not included in this bag that you may need include
Hand held VHF radio (and spare batteries)
Transponders
A reverse Osmosis Water Maker
Air horn
Orange Flag (tie to a paddle and wave to attract attention)
Salt Water Soap
Dry Clothes in a vacuum bag
Floppy hats to cover ears and prevent sunburns
Sun Block and Lip Balm
Feminine Hygiene Products (this is the most overlooked item on any list. Sanitary napkins can double as bandages)
Any prescriptions taken by you or the crew on a daily or weekly basis
Prescription eye glasses and sunglasses
Supplemental First Aid (add anything your medical training will allow you to use properly)
Prepare for the worst, then enjoy your boating experience.
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