How about your eprib, last known position, meteorological data [wind
direction/velocity etc] and knowledge of the local currents.... add
coastal chart knowledge for Bob and the Sea Tow telephone number for Binary
Bill.


CM

"DSK" wrote in message
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Joe wrote:
For navigation purposes what is the most important thing to know when
you get in your lifeboat?


To not get into it at all, until you have to climb up to get in.

DSK