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General Climate 3
Flora and Fauna 4
Topography 5
Earthquakes 6
Glaciation 7
Fjord Formation 8
Implications for the Mariner 9
Precipitation 10
Wind Patterns East and West 12
Local Winds 12
Gauging Tides without a Tide Table
Storm Surges
Rips 21
Tidelines 21
Brown Bears 31
General Guidelines for Human Behavior in Bear Territory 32
Precautions to Take Prior to Going into Bear Country 32
Precautions to Take while Hiking 32
Precautions to Take while Camping 32
Recommended General Responses to Brown Bears 32
Pre-planning for Foul Weather 33
Hypothermia's Signs and Symptoms 34
Prevention and Treatment of Hypothermia 35
Cold Water Drowning and Immersion Hypothermia 36
Treatment for a Man-overboard Victim 36
Late Drowning 36
Crab, Shrimp, and Halibut Fishing 39
Fire Prevention 39
Carrying Extra Fuel 40
Faulty or Inadequate Maintenance 40
Impure Fuel 40
Running out of Fuel 41
Introduction 42
Types of Anchors suited to Prince William Sound 42
On-board Anchoring Equipment 43
Steps in Anchoring a Boat 43
Anchoring 44
Anchoring in Stormy Weather 45
Stuck or Fouled Anchors 45
Permanent Anchors 45
Before Abandoning Ship 50
Jumping into the Water 50
Avoiding Fuel on the Water 50
What to Expect 50
MAYDAY 52
Requests for Assistance or Information 52
Valdez Coast Guard 53
Rescue Services 53
Avoiding Condensation 54
Outfitting 54
Cooking 55
Ventilation 55
Rain Gear and Wet Clothing 55
General Cleaning Procedures 56
Ways to Prevent Mildews & Molds 56
Getting Rid of Mildews & Molds 56
Burns 60
Bug Bites 60
Fish Wounds 60
Giardia 60
Immersion or Trench Foot 60
Jellyfish Stings 60
Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) 60
Sunburn 61
Clothing 61
Dressing for Extremes 61
Oil in the Marine Environment 63
Bird Nesting Areas 64
Guidelines for General Wildlife Viewing 64
Marine Mammals 64
1997 Alaska Marine Mammal Viewing Guidelines 65
Winter Climate & Weather 66
Winds 66
Choosing a Place to Anchor 66
Winter Travel 67
Superstructure Icing 67
Chart I 71
Chart II 72
Chart III 73
Chart IV 74
Chart V 75
Chart VI 76
Chart VII 77
Chart VIII 78
Chart IX 79
Index to Place Names 173
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