When fishing or swimming stay within your depth and watch for large waves which can knock you off your feet. If caught in undertow of a large wave, push off thebottom and swim to the surface.
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SAS 046 - Tropical & Seashore Plants
The accompanying seashore plants thrive in salty conditions, at the same time countless different palatable plants happen close to the coast. The Oraches tree, Sea Beet, Sea Rockets, Glassworts and the Scurvy grass.
The accompanying seashore plants thrive in salty conditions, at the same time countless different palatable plants happen close to the coast. The Oraches tree, Sea Beet, Sea Rockets, Glassworts and the Scurvy grass.
SAS 103 - Knots
SAS 178 - Disaster Strategy, Flood, Tsunami & Avalanche
A tsunami or tidal wave is linked with an earthquake beneath the ocean, creating a series of waves which can reach more than 30m. Not all earthquakes cause tsunami, but any earthquake could.
A tsunami or tidal wave is linked with an earthquake beneath the ocean, creating a series of waves which can reach more than 30m. Not all earthquakes cause tsunami, but any earthquake could.
SAS 124 - Sea Survival
Survival Afloat: Rafts, boats and dinghies are built to carry a limited number. These numbers should not be exceeded. Place infants and the infirm aboard, and as many able-boclied as can be accomodated. The rest must hang on in the water, frequently swopping places with fit survivors in the raft.
Survival Afloat: Rafts, boats and dinghies are built to carry a limited number. These numbers should not be exceeded. Place infants and the infirm aboard, and as many able-boclied as can be accomodated. The rest must hang on in the water, frequently swopping places with fit survivors in the raft.
SAS 062 - Hunting
A sling is a simple leather pouch in the middle of a length of thong or rope. Attach pouch as one piece threaded through, or two tied or sewn on. To Catapult, take a strong, pliable forked twig, and a piece of elastic material. Thread or swe a puch into the centre of the elastic, tie ends to each side of fork. Use a stones as missiles.
A sling is a simple leather pouch in the middle of a length of thong or rope. Attach pouch as one piece threaded through, or two tied or sewn on. To Catapult, take a strong, pliable forked twig, and a piece of elastic material. Thread or swe a puch into the centre of the elastic, tie ends to each side of fork. Use a stones as missiles.
SAS 167 - Poisonous Snakes
Survival from the deadliest snakes like Cobra, Mamba, Boomslang, Krait, Death Adder, Australian black snake, Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake are very difficult indeed.
Survival from the deadliest snakes like Cobra, Mamba, Boomslang, Krait, Death Adder, Australian black snake, Eastern brown snake, Tiger snake are very difficult indeed.
SAS 064 - Handling the Kill
During the hunting process, Waste Nothing, make use of parts you cannot eat. Set about preparing the kill in four stages that is: Bleeding, Skinning, Gutting and Jointing.
During the hunting process, Waste Nothing, make use of parts you cannot eat. Set about preparing the kill in four stages that is: Bleeding, Skinning, Gutting and Jointing.
SAS 151 - First Aid & Moving the Injured
Moving the Injured : Loading a Stretcher. A patient on a blanket can be lifted using the blanket. Other methods of lifting depend on the number of helpers. Agree signals for synchronised movements.
Moving the Injured : Loading a Stretcher. A patient on a blanket can be lifted using the blanket. Other methods of lifting depend on the number of helpers. Agree signals for synchronised movements.
SAS 063 - Hunting
The danger of hunting is animals will attack except in self-defence, but do not camp on a trail or near an animal watering spot. Do not provoke a bear encounter as bears are scavangers and will come to camps in search of food. Do not get close or try to catch them.
The danger of hunting is animals will attack except in self-defence, but do not camp on a trail or near an animal watering spot. Do not provoke a bear encounter as bears are scavangers and will come to camps in search of food. Do not get close or try to catch them.
SAS 177 - Disaster Strategy & Flood
Flash Floods: In a sudden heavy rainfall, keep out of valley bottoms and stream beds both during and after rainfall. You dont have to be at the bottom of a hill to be caught by water rushing down it carrying mud and debris.
Flash Floods: In a sudden heavy rainfall, keep out of valley bottoms and stream beds both during and after rainfall. You dont have to be at the bottom of a hill to be caught by water rushing down it carrying mud and debris.
SAS 110 - Direction Finding
Plants can give an indication of north and south. They tend to grow towards the sun, so flowers and most abundant growth will be to the south in the northern hemisphere, to the north in the southern. Moss on tree trunks will be greener and more profuse on that side.
Plants can give an indication of north and south. They tend to grow towards the sun, so flowers and most abundant growth will be to the south in the northern hemisphere, to the north in the southern. Moss on tree trunks will be greener and more profuse on that side.
Knives
The Malayan name for a knife with a large curved blade like a machete. Too large for everyday use, it is ideal in the wilds for cutting down trees and building shelters and rafts.
The Malayan name for a knife with a large curved blade like a machete. Too large for everyday use, it is ideal in the wilds for cutting down trees and building shelters and rafts.
SAS 150 - First Aid & Bandaging
Never join bandages with knots. Anchor separate strips by binding over a previously applied layer. Tie finishing knots over uninjured side or limb. Use knots which are easily untied and easily accessible.
Never join bandages with knots. Anchor separate strips by binding over a previously applied layer. Tie finishing knots over uninjured side or limb. Use knots which are easily untied and easily accessible.
PS Emergency Preparedness Checklist (1)
Whenever fiasco strikes, you should not have much chance to act. Plan now for a sudden crisis. Memorize how to ensure your self and adapt to any sort of debacle by arranging ahead.
Whenever fiasco strikes, you should not have much chance to act. Plan now for a sudden crisis. Memorize how to ensure your self and adapt to any sort of debacle by arranging ahead.
SAS 067 - Fishing
Fish contain protein, vitamins and fats. They differ widely in size, eating habits and diet, but all can be attracted and caught with appropriate bait. Angling is not the most effective method of catching fish-the night line and gill net will give better results.
Fish contain protein, vitamins and fats. They differ widely in size, eating habits and diet, but all can be attracted and caught with appropriate bait. Angling is not the most effective method of catching fish-the night line and gill net will give better results.
Nerve Points
The High Section of the Nerve points consists of the Jaw, the Front of Shoulder Muscle and the middle section contains the Biceps the Forearm Muscle and the Back of the hands. The image pictorially explains the Nerve points.
The High Section of the Nerve points consists of the Jaw, the Front of Shoulder Muscle and the middle section contains the Biceps the Forearm Muscle and the Back of the hands. The image pictorially explains the Nerve points.
SAS 132 - Rescue & Signalling
Heliograph: Use the sun and a reflector to flash light signals. Any shiny object will do - polished tin, glass, a piece of foil - but a hand mirror is best. Long flashes are dashes and quick ones dots. If you do not know morse code, random flashes should attract attention.
Heliograph: Use the sun and a reflector to flash light signals. Any shiny object will do - polished tin, glass, a piece of foil - but a hand mirror is best. Long flashes are dashes and quick ones dots. If you do not know morse code, random flashes should attract attention.
Starting a fire
Experienced campers know how to start a fire without a lighter or matches, but do you ? When lost in the wilderness, being able to make a fire can be a lifesaver, both to signal your location and to use for warmth and cooking.
Experienced campers know how to start a fire without a lighter or matches, but do you ? When lost in the wilderness, being able to make a fire can be a lifesaver, both to signal your location and to use for warmth and cooking.
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