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Preferred First Aid Book?

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NATBF

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As I go through the racing rules, I see:
"A boat shall carry a first aid kit and first aid manual suitable for the likely conditions of the passage and the number of crew aboard."

The book I've run across aren't ideally suited (usually assume 911 is minutes away, or assume you can at least go to a store). I am sure there are many options, but is there a known/preferred first-aid book/manual choice for singlehanders? And especially for an SHTP, much farther/longer from help?

Related: does anyone have a copy of Dr. Freeman's medical seminar presentation (or something related but more recent)?
"Our own Dr. Lou Freeman (Swan 51 "Seabird" SHTP 2002 and 2006) is traveling up from Fresno (via Houston!) and is bringing an updated, expanded version of the seminar he presented in 2008."
BobJ

Thread 'Medical Seminar Monday 4/12'

. . . including Black Feathers Q&A and book signing!

Oakland Yacht Club (Alameda) at 1900 this Monday, 4/12.

Past SHTP seminars have focused on boats and equipment but an injury, seasickness or other medical emergency can endanger you the skipper, and your otherwise blissful race to Hawaii. This is especially a concern for single-handers since there's no one to "cover for you" if you're out of commission. Past racers have found that even a minor injury, when not properly treated, can soon become debilitating in the marine environment.

Our own Dr. Lou Freeman (Swan 51 "Seabird" SHTP...

Many thanks!
 
NATBF said:
As I go through the racing rules, I see:
"A boat shall carry a first aid kit and first aid manual suitable for the likely conditions of the passage and the number of crew aboard."

The book I've run across aren't ideally suited (usually assume 911 is minutes away, or assume you can at least go to a store). I am sure there are many options, but is there a known/preferred first-aid book/manual choice for singlehanders? And especially for an SHTP, much farther/longer from help?

Related: does anyone have a copy of Dr. Freeman's medical seminar presentation (or something related but more recent)?
"Our own Dr. Lou Freeman (Swan 51 "Seabird" SHTP 2002 and 2006) is traveling up from Fresno (via Houston!) and is bringing an updated, expanded version of the seminar he presented in 2008."
BobJ

Thread 'Medical Seminar Monday 4/12'

. . . including Black Feathers Q&A and book signing!

Oakland Yacht Club (Alameda) at 1900 this Monday, 4/12.

Past SHTP seminars have focused on boats and equipment but an injury, seasickness or other medical emergency can endanger you the skipper, and your otherwise blissful race to Hawaii. This is especially a concern for single-handers since there's no one to "cover for you" if you're out of commission. Past racers have found that even a minor injury, when not properly treated, can soon become debilitating in the marine environment.

Our own Dr. Lou Freeman (Swan 51 "Seabird" SHTP...

Many thanks!
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See attached. This will fulfill the SHTP requirement

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