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Survival at Sea Techniques

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Navigating Without a Compass

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If lost at sea, use natural indicators such as the sun's position, stars, or prevailing currents/winds to guide your navigation.

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Sun Protection

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Avoid direct sunlight exposure by using any available materials for shelter to prevent sunburn and hyperthermia.

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Conserving Water

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Ration your fresh water supply, avoid sweating and drink sparingly, but sufficiently, to maintain necessary hydration levels.

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Visual Distress Signals

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Use flares, brightly colored fabric, or improvised flags to create highly visible signals by day, making it easier for rescuers to spot you.

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Marine Radio Usage

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Familiarize yourself with a marine radio's operation to call for help; use channel 16 (156.8 MHz) for distress and safety calls.

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Huddle for Warmth

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If stranded with a group, stay close together in a huddle to share and preserve body heat, especially in colder water temperatures.

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Stay Afloat

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Whenever you find yourself in the water, try to stay afloat with minimal energy; use the 'dead man's float' or back float to conserve energy and maintain buoyancy.

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Fire Starting Techniques

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Mastering the skill of starting a fire, using waterproof matches or a flint striker, is essential for warmth and cooking.

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Psychological Resilience

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Maintain mental strength through positive thinking, setting small goals, and staying active to prevent panic and despair.

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Water Desalination

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In the absence of fresh water, use a makeshift solar still or desalination kit to evaporate and condense seawater into drinkable water.

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Shark Deterrence

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To deter curious or aggressive sharks, maintain eye contact, stay calm, and if necessary, firmly push them away by the nose or gills.

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SOS Signal

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Use a flashlight, whistle, or reflective mirror to create the universal distress signal, SOS (· · · — — — · · · in Morse code). It is crucial in attracting rescuers' attention.

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Fish Trapping Skills

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Learn basic fish trapping techniques, such as making nets or improvised fish traps from debris, for securing a food source.

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Emergency Signaling Mirror

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Use a signaling mirror to reflect sunlight and create a flash visible to ships and aircraft; it can be seen for many miles.

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Raft Stabilization

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Stabilize your life raft by attaching the sea anchor and keeping your center of gravity low; it will prevent capsizing and drift.

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