Comments on: 4 Things You Must Know if You Find Yourself in a Life Raft

By: Miggy

Miggy — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:47:08 +0000

John’s book is great, except for the fact that you won’t be satisfied watching the Discovery Channel any longer.

His point 4 is good advice for life in general…draw from everyone’s strengths, and don’t be afraid to offer yours.

By: bazong

bazong — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:33:05 +0000

yep! second that!

By: bazong

bazong — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:32:28 +0000

yep. second that!

By: Hannes

Hannes — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:46:51 +0000

Crabby, good point.
Never take to the liferaft unless your vessel is literally going down under you.
It has happened too often that people abandon their boats in panic and disappear, liferaft and all. The boat is found later, maybe damaged but afloat, with drinking water, equipment, food…

I am a commercially endorsed yachtmaster and have seen some bad weather plus crew thinking the would be better of in the raft – I wish they had read the above advice! Very good.

By: Crabby McSlacker

Crabby McSlacker — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:44:44 +0000

Wow, fascinating post and some great tips.

Here’s what I took to be the most valuable advice:

Never get on a freakin’ inflatable raft. Ever.

Okay, so maybe he didn’t say that but just try to get me on one now–ain’t happening.

By: Marie

Marie — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:06:58 +0000

I guess knowing that we decline at an uneven rate also means that we ascend at an uneven rate. But it means that we ascend, and this, too, is something that can carry into many aspects in life, yes? Very Zen in sort of an “Oh my God, everyone is sinking, and it isn’t meant to be, must change the vibration” sort of way.

By: steve

steve — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:52:09 +0000

Awesome post…!

Faced with unfamiliar stressors, the worst can easily come out in people.

I’m of the opinion that point number four crosses over in many aspects of life, not just emergency situations. Keep positive people around you, and if bumps on the road come along, they’ll be there to help you through it. Additionally, they’ll be that much more loyal if you do the same for them when they need it the most. Plus, you know, that’s just a nice thing to do.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:48:17 +0000

Brian,

Cool, hope you enjoy it! You’ll have to let me know. I thought it was excellent (even bought one for my dad…the original Kon Tiki fan, lol).

Samantha,

Glad you liked this info (and John).

By: Samantha Taggart

Samantha Taggart — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:29:01 +0000

You can never have too many survival skills in my book. Don’t know when I will need it but… always good to have on hand. This man did WHAT? Too bad he’s taken …

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:25:38 +0000

Great post. Most people have never faced a truly desperate situation … great advice about keeping your head and keeping it positive.

Oh, BTW, the book sounds great … just ordered it and can’t wait to read it.