Boating Emergencies: Rapid Response Handbook is a concise, highly practical guide designed to help boaters act quickly and effectively when every second counts. Drawing on his dual expertise as a seasoned mariner and a medical doctor, Captain Rami Geffner, MD, distills the essential knowledge needed to recognize danger early, stabilize urgent situations, and protect lives on the water.
This handbook focuses on the realities of high‑stress moments: mechanical failures, collisions, man‑overboard events, sudden weather shifts, fires, flooding, and medical crises that can escalate without warning. Geffner breaks down each scenario into clear, actionable steps, emphasizing rapid assessment, calm decision‑making, and the correct use of safety equipment and communication tools.
With a physician's insight, he provides straightforward guidance for handling injuries, shock, hypothermia, dehydration, and other medical emergencies that demand immediate attention in remote or unpredictable marine environments. His approach blends clinical clarity with the practical judgment of an experienced captain who understands how emergencies unfold on real boats with real people.
Designed for both new and seasoned boaters, Boating Emergencies: Rapid Response Handbook serves as an indispensable onboard reference-compact, accessible, and focused on what matters most when time is short. Whether cruising coastal waters, navigating inland passages, or preparing for offshore travel, readers will gain the confidence and competence to respond decisively when the unexpected happens.
