
Stay prepared at sea with this essential medical guide. It simplifies first aid, emergency procedures, and survival techniques with step-by-step instructions and color visuals for sailors.
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When every second counts at sea, the Onboard Medical Guide is your trusted ally for handling medical emergencies with confidence. Designed by emergency physicians and maritime safety experts, this guide is a must-have for sailors, cruisers, and offshore adventurers who refuse to compromise on safety. Whether you're navigating coastal waters or crossing oceans, this book ensures you're prepared for the unexpected—because at sea, professional medical help is never just a phone call away.
This isn’t just another manual; it’s a lifeline that transforms uncertainty into action. Whether you’re a solo sailor, a family on a bluewater cruise, or a racing team pushing limits, the Onboard Medical Guide gives you the knowledge to protect your crew and keep your voyage on course. Because when you’re far from shore, you are the first responder—and this guide ensures you’re ready for the challenge.
Be Prepared for Anything at Sea with the Ultimate Onboard Medical Guide
When medical emergencies strike miles from shore, every sailor knows the difference between panic and preparedness comes down to one thing: knowledge. The Onboard Medical Guide’t just another first-aid manual—it’s a battle-tested resource designed by emergency physicians and maritime experts to turn sailors into capable first responders. Whether you’re dealing with a minor injury, a sudden illness, or a life-threatening crisis, this guide gives you the confidence to act decisively when professional help is hours—or even days—away.
From Everyday Ailments to Critical Emergencies: A Guide That Covers It All
This isn’t a book you’ll stash away and forget about. With 144 pages of clear, actionable guidance, it’s your go-to reference for everything from seasickness and sunburn to fractures, burns, and cardiac events. Each procedure is broken down into simple, step-by-step instructions, supported by full-color illustrations and photographs that eliminate guesswork. Need to perform an injection, set a splint, or manage a head injury? The guide’s numbered sheets and straightforward language ensure you can find and follow the right protocol in seconds—even under pressure.
Built for Sailors, by Experts Who Understand the Sea
What sets this guide apart is its deep understanding of the unique challenges of maritime medicine. Developed by Dr. Marcel Oliver and Dr. Régis Armand, physicians with extensive experience in emergency care at sea, it addresses scenarios most land-based first-aid manuals never consider. How do you stabilize a patient in rough seas? What’s the best way to communicate with medical authorities via radio or satellite? How do you manage an emergency during a man-overboard situation or while abandoning ship? This guide answers these questions and more, ensuring you’re prepared for the realities of life on the water.
Mandatory for Ocean Racing, Essential for Every Sailor
Trusted by offshore racers and cruisers alike, this guide is mandatory equipment for certain ocean races, meeting the rigorous safety standards of competitive sailing. But you don’t need to be racing around the world to benefit from its expertise. Whether you’re a weekend sailor, a liveaboard family, or a long-distance cruiser, this book is your insurance policy against the unexpected. Compact enough to fit in your medical kit yet comprehensive enough to handle the worst-case scenarios, it’s the one resource you’ll be grateful to have when the nearest hospital is over the horizon.
Your Crew’s Safety Starts with Preparation
At sea, medical emergencies don’t wait for convenient moments. That’s why the Onboard Medical Guide is designed to be as accessible as it is thorough. Its 16 x 24 cm format is easy to store in a navigation station or grab bag, while its lightweight, durable construction ensures it’s ready when you need it. With this guide on board, you’re not just carrying a book—you’re carrying peace of mind. Because when you’re far from shore, you are the first responder, and this guide ensures you’re ready to rise to the occasion.
This 144-page paperback guide is packed with practical, life-saving information in a compact and durable format. Measuring 16 x 22 x 1.4 cm and weighing just 0.376 kg, it’s designed to fit seamlessly into your onboard medical kit or navigation station. The guide features full-color illustrations and photographs to clarify procedures, making it easy to follow even in high-stress situations. With a lay-flat binding for quick reference and a publication date of January 2026, this latest edition ensures you have the most up-to-date medical protocols for maritime emergencies.
With decades of expertise in maritime safety and navigation, this publisher is a trusted name among sailors, racers, and adventurers. Specializing in practical, expert-backed guides, their publications are designed to meet the unique challenges of life at sea, from emergency preparedness to seamanship. Their commitment to clarity, accuracy, and real-world applicability makes their resources indispensable for anyone who takes to the water.
The guide covers a wide range of medical emergencies at sea, including first aid procedures like dressings, sutures, injections, and immobilizations, as well as handling man-overboard situations, ship abandonment, and survival on a raft.
Yes, it is designed to be accessible to all users, with simple vocabulary, numbered sheets, and clear illustrations to guide through emergency procedures without requiring prior medical knowledge.
It provides detailed information on the roles and responsibilities in the care chain and explains how to establish contact with the Maritime Medical Consultation Center (CCMM) for remote medical assistance.
The guide measures 16 x 22 x 1.4 cm and weighs 0.376 kg, making it compact and easy to store on board.
Yes, it includes numerous color illustrations and photos to visually guide users through emergency medical procedures and techniques.
It is mandatory for certain ocean races, ensuring compliance with safety regulations for competitive sailing.
The latest edition was published on January 16, 2026.
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