forum some time ago. Someone did the arithmetic to determine how long the
rope would need to be for the skipper to swim to it if the boat were sailing
away at, say, 10 kts. (Actually, one should plan on a higher speed, because
you are more likely to go over in bigger/faster conditions). I think that
you will find that the very long tether is now a significant drag device.
And then this assumes that the skipper is not unconscious or otherwise
briefly disoriented going over.
With wireless technology so well developed, I would like to see some
interface to the autopilot whereby the loss of signal from the transmitter
around your neck (or in your pocket) causes the helm to go hard over.
I see that NKE makes something called the Safety Flyer. But I couldn't get
the info to download.
Peter Lucas
F/C 31 UC #225 "Flexible Flyer"
San Diego, California
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 7:14 AM
Subject: Re: Ladder for F-Boats deployed from MOB
>
> Mike, several years ago I read a book on singlehanded sailing. Some folks
> have some neat tricks and falling overboard is the greatest fear. I
> recall one guy trailed a long rope with knots tied in it to enable grip.
> Jerking that line disabled the self steering allowing the boat to round up
> into the wind, I think the best insurance for singlehanders is a tether
> anytime you're out of the cockpit. Jack
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