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For the ISO-RAFT Racing series:
If the liferaft body is damaged, repair it immediately. There is repair kit inside the emer
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gency pack of the liferaft, which includes repair tools and materials.
In order to repair the torn fabric on the liferaft, please apply glue around the torn part
and on the fabric patch that is inside the Repair Kit. Then, place the fabric patch on the torn
fabric of the liferaft and press it firmly by using the relevant tool of the repair kit (Picture 9).
1. Applying glue on the patch & torn fabric 2. Press the patch on the torn fabric
Picture 9 Repairing ISO-RAFT RACING
6.1.9
Distribution of water and food to the survivors (if included in the Equipment).
In these extreme conditions, everyone’s survival depends on knowing how to deal with
their energy, so everyone should distribute their energy and physical strength wisely and
try to maximize them in any way. This means that you should save your energy, reduce any
loss of it and recover your energy’s loss as quickly as possible.
There are food ration, fresh water and first aid kit inside the liferaft, but in limited quan-
tities, which shall be used restrictively. The master of the liferaft has the responsibility of
distribute the food and the water to the survivors.
Eating is not the priority; it is more important to keep away from cold, hot, exposure to
sun and drink water than eat food. At the first day on the liferaft, eat nothing or less, dizzi-
ness and faintness due to the fast is normal. If you need to do the labor work, you should
eat more than usual.
The food or any caught fish can be eaten only if there is enough water because eating
food increases the need for water.
You can also collect rainwater by using the collection system which is located on the
external part of the canopy. This can be used together with a proper bag which has to be
fastened under the pipe which stretches out inside the liferaft. The first quantity of rainwa-
ter must be thrown away because it may be polluted by the salt remains on the canopy.
We advise not to drink water on the first day, except for kids and harmed survivors. Half a
