4.The survival phase: in a survival craft.
You should try to enter the survival craft to "dry". But this may not be possible, and the craft is unlikely to be dry itself. you can still cool to dangerous levels - especially if wet to begin with, partly because of the evaporation of water in your clothing. Even if wearing an immersion suit, or a so-called "dry" suit, you may still be wet. But stay calm: there are things you can do to improve your situation.
- In survival craft without covers, try to give yourself a waterproof and windproof covering - plastic or bags, for example, if suitable clothing is not available.
- Enclosed survival craft give you better protection from the elements, but may still become wet inside. Having checked that there are no other survivors able to reach the raft, close the covers as soon as you can, before your hands get too cold.
- Try to avoid sitting in water: sit on your lifejacket if there is nothing else available.
- Squeeze as much water as you can out of sodden clothing before replacing it, to reduce body heat loss through evaporation.
4.The survival phase: in a survival craft.
You should try to enter the survival craft to "dry". But this may not be possible, and the craft is unlikely to be dry itself. you can still cool to dangerous levels - especially if wet to begin with, partly because of the evaporation of water in your clothing. Even if wearing an immersion suit, or a so-called "dry" suit, you may still be wet. But stay calm: there are things you can do to improve your situation.
- In survival craft without covers, try to give yourself a waterproof and windproof covering - plastic or bags, for example, if suitable clothing is not available.
- Enclosed survival craft give you better protection from the elements, but may still become wet inside. Having checked that there are no other survivors able to reach the raft, close the covers as soon as you can, before your hands get too cold.
- Try to avoid sitting in water: sit on your lifejacket if there is nothing else available.
- Squeeze as much water as you can out of sodden clothing before replacing it, to reduce body heat loss through evaporation.
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