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Man overboard!

Authors :
Daniel, Steve
Falk, Richard
Source :
Practical Boat Owner; Oct2024, Issue 709, p84-87, 4p, 5 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article recounts the experience of a crew participating in the Round the Island Race. The crew encountered challenging weather conditions, including 3-4m waves and 45mph gusts, which resulted in a man overboard situation. The crew successfully rescued the man after multiple attempts, using a heavy mooring warp as a throwing line. The article emphasizes the importance of preparedness, experience, and improvisation in handling such situations. It also highlights the need for caution when using self-inflating lifejackets in rough conditions. The crew's calm and effective response, despite the skipper breaking his leg, contributed to a successful rescue. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00326348
Issue :
709
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Practical Boat Owner
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
179153852