Ditch Bag 101

In all best case scenarios your boat never sinks, you never need to be rescued and the ocean is your friend... OK so on one of those worst case scenario days what do you do? How have you prepared? What did you take with you?
Here are my top 3
1. Life Raft (inspected and ready to use)
2. EPIRB and or a PLB
3. Ditch Bag packed and ready

So today I want to talk about ditch bags ...
What is in your ditch bag?
Here are a few starter suggestions:

EPIRB or PLB
Handheld VHF Radio
Copy of your ID
Emergency Contact information
Water, Food Rations, Radar Reflector, Signal Mirror, Flares, Sea Sick pills, first aid kit, flash light, strobe light, sea sick bags (which can be used to collect rain water as well), isothermal blankets, sunscreen, lip balm, any medications you take daily, a rescue streamer and a dry shirt if one will fit....
Of course you can add or take away anything that you would need, put in as many first aid items as your skills and training allow you to use.
There are a variety of ditch bags out there along with a variety of products you can use. We are happy to discuss options with you and help you to custom build a ditch bag that is perfect for you, your family and your typical boating ventures. Never be caught on the worst day without being well prepared with the best equipment and you will increase your chances of survival!

Click here to visit our ditch bag section at the Triad Marine Webstore!

Now tell us what is in your ditch bag!