What should be in a ditch bag?

[nightfighter]

I'm researching what my bag would need for the fishing I usually do. It would need some additions for when I do take my boat out to the Bank, which is rare. But might consider it even when going on others' boats...

Start here for some thoughts Making a Ditch Bag – What to Put in an Abandon Ship Bag.



Emergency preparedness: whats in your ditch bag - The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum

[Fishoholic]

Good stuff in the links above.

this stuff is pretty cool.. I guess it's more for the "before the ditch bag, bag" ..

[JackK]

Some other items that were recommended to put in the bag included bottles of water and energy bars, something to keep you going in case you're out there for a little while...

I would say the key items are:

VHF
PLB
Flares (smoke, parachute, hi-vis, all SOLAS)
Strobe/glowsticks
Signal mirror
Whistles
Food/Drink

Probably somethings I am forgetting. All placed in a waterproof, floating bag that's on deck where it can float free. Doesn't do any good if it's stowed away.