The bigger the boat, the greater potential for serious injury. For example, with a larger boat used for cruising, burns from an onboard fire is a greater concern (cooking). How far you wander offshore is also relevant (how much time is needed to get back to shore). For a 24-footer used for day-sailing, I believe you captured the basics. FWIW, I now keep an AED on board (heart attack).
I used to keep a few dilaudid pills on board for offshore racing (serious injury, a long time to get to shore). Someone discovered them and took them. Go figure. Matt -----Original Message----- From: Andy Frame via CnC-List <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2022 8:43 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Andy Frame <[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List First Aid Kit (inland & coastal) An ad popped up on FB for a "boaters" first aid kit for a ridiculous price of $200+. The wee orange Pelican box was probably half the cost, but I digress. Concerning inland and coastal sailing, it made me wonder what should be in a marine FAK? From my limited experience, I'd say the items that it should cover are (to start): Fingers getting smashed/pinched (band-aids) Rope burns Cuts/scrapes Headache/nausea Dehydration Exposure (heat related) Sun protection (sunscreen) Any thoughts? -- s/v MaryMe 1975 C&C 24 Labelle, FL USA Amateur Radio WD4RCC
