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18 Year Old Fisherman Survived Adrift for 28 Days on Raw Fish and Rainwater

by Outdoor Hub Reporters March 27, 2012

After drifting for 28 days and over 600 miles in the Pacific ocean, Adrian Vasquez was found drifting near the Galapagos Islands. He began the trip off the coast of Panama with two friends who did not survive the ordeal. Captain Hugo Espinoza’s patrol boat of the Ecuadorean Coast Guard picked up Vasquez Sunday morning [...]

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Emergency Boating Gear – It’s in the Bag

by Yamaha July 12, 2011

Boating safety takes many forms. For example, the U.S. Coast Guard® recommends everyone aboard a recreational boat wear a personal flotation device at all times. The introduction of compact PFDs has been beneficial in increasing this safety practice among America’s boating public. Another example is the kill switch lanyard worn by the boat operator that [...]

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How to Rescue Someone From Water

by Survive The Outdoors June 14, 2011

For the active outdoorsman, being capable of rescuing someone adrift in water is a critical skill, whether he or she is interested in leisurely boating, fishing or extreme water sports. This article will cover the basics of how to safely rescue someone from water. The best technique for rescuing personnel from the water is to [...]

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How To Catch Birds In A Survival Situation

by Survive The Outdoors June 2, 2011

Catching birds while lost at sea can be very beneficial because you can use many parts of their bodies to help you survive. Birds are harder to catch but catching them should be a thing to try. All birds are edible. Eat any birds you can catch. Sometimes birds may land on your raft, but [...]

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How To Fish in a Survival Situation

by Survive The Outdoors June 2, 2011

In the open sea, fish will be the main food source. There are some poisonous and dangerous ocean fish, but, in general, when out of sight of land, fish are safe to eat. Nearer the shore there are fish that are both dangerous and poisonous to eat. There are some fish, such as the red [...]

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How To Use Water Efficiently

by Survive The Outdoors June 2, 2011

Water is your biggest need when trying to survive in the sea or in any environment. You can live for ten days or more with just water alone. You must follow certain steps to make sure your water supply lasts as long as you need it to and even longer. When you drink water, moisten [...]

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How To Survive in Cold Conditions at Sea

by Survive The Outdoors June 2, 2011

Getting lost at sea can already be an extreme emergency at its own, but adding cold weather conditions in the mix does not help. There are some procedures that you should follow for cold conditions at sea. Put on an antiexposure suit. If unavailable, put on any extra clothing available. Keep clothes loose and comfortable. [...]

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How to Assign Look Out Duty In A Survival Condition, Lost At Sea

by Outdoor Hub June 2, 2011

Many times in a survival position, people do not know how to go about finding food and knowing where to go next. Follow these tips for how to assign jobs to people aboard. Assign a duty position to each person: for example, water collector, food collector, lookout, radio operator, signaler, and water bailers. Lookout duty [...]

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How To Survive at Sea in a Raft

by Outdoor Hub June 2, 2011

Surviving at sea can be very difficult in many different situations. Follow these steps if in the open sea while on a raft. Check the physical condition of all on board. Give first aid if necessary. Take seasickness pills if available. The best way to take these pills is to place them under the tongue [...]

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How To Swim in The Open Sea

by Survive The Outdoors June 2, 2011

The following are the best swimming strokes during a survival situation: Dog paddle. This stroke is excellent when clothed or wearing a life jacket. Although slow in speed, it requires very little energy. Breaststroke. Use this stroke to swim underwater, through oil or debris, or in rough seas. It is probably the best stroke for [...]

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How to Survive The Open Seas, Precautionary Measures

by Survive The Outdoors June 2, 2011

When out on the open seas you can face many different weather conditions that you need to be prepared for. To keep the weather and environmental hazards from being a serious problem, you must first take precautionary measures as soon as possible. You must not only protect yourself from the immediate reactions of the weather, [...]

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