Heard this method discussed using the headsail, but the lifelines would be a hurdle either way. It would be a chore for me to undo the mainsail exit plate and release the slides and have all that mess. But nice to consider other options. I have a 45 degree sloped transom, so I considered using a SUP as a rescue device; drag the victim onto the board and drag the board over the transom into the cockpit.
Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Brass via CnC-List" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Cc: "Rick Brass" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2015 5:50:04 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Reboarding - was Re: - Inflable life jacket - inflation One of the MOB recovery options that used to be discussed in US Power Squadron safe boating courses – particularly for a MOB who might be less than mobile – was to let your mainsail out of the track and put it over the rail with head, tack, and clew still attached, and then use the halyard to hoist the sail and bring the MOB on board in the resulting sling. I could see where it avoids stress on the MOB and allows you to bring him down to the deck gently. And there is no extra gear needed. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:53 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Dr. Mark Bodnar <[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List Reboarding - was Re: - Inflable life jacket - inflation I've read a lot about people being unable to climb back aboard a boat (never experienced the issue on anything bigger than an Albacore). One recommendation I'm looking to try - a triangular section of fabric (I'm thinking the head off an old jib) - shackle the bottom corners to the toe rail and attach the head to a halyard Get the overboard crew to lay in the hollow of the sail as it bags down and then winch the halyard. You automatically get a 2-1 advantage by pulling up only one end in addition to using gear that is already set on the boat. Plus the person is already lying down in the sail and will roll right back in under the lifelines rather than having to winch them up overtop. I think my current jib is ready to retire - and maybe this is a perfect use for the head of the sail. Interested to hear thoughts from people who have actually tried different techniques. I've yet to do MOB drills - it's in the plan, but never seems to fit the day. Mark There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. - George Santayana On 2015-09-17 5:31 PM, Graham Collins via CnC-List wrote: I did a safety at sea course, which involved spending some quality time in the pool wearing full gear and my PFD (inflated). I found it difficult to maneuver with it fully inflated, but could let some out and was able to do the required stuff (swim, climb into the liferaft) with it on. For me a crotch strap add-on does make it easier as it keeps things lower, I tried it both ways. As for re-boarding, a ladder isn't much good if it does not get a couple of rungs under water - not many of us can lift our body weight and wet gear up with our arms, when already exhausted. We also bought a lifesling and have tackle ready in case someone has to be hoisted aboard. Graham Collins Secret Plans C&C 35-III #11 On 2015-09-17 2:53 PM, Jim Reinardy via CnC-List wrote: <blockquote> This is a bit of a tangent, but I wanted to get some feedback on a recent event in our marina that has a lot of us talking. We have some friends that own a cruising boat. The wife has been a little hesitant about sailing in part because of poor swimming ability causing a general fear of water. She decided to confront her fears head on by volunteering to do a live person overboard drill. We got a bunch of people on board their boat and enlisted a smaller boat as a chase boat. She put on an inflatable life jacket with an expiring sensor and jumped in the water in the harbor. It was at the end of a stretch of hot weather so there were fewer fears about hypothermia and the waves were negligible, which is as good as it gets for Lake Michigan. The PFD inflated immediately and brought her to the surface just fine, but she found that the inflated bladder pretty much immobilized her. She could not lift her head properly or move her arms to maneuver to the throwables in the water. One of the people in the chase boat ultimately jumped in to get her over to her boat and we got her back up on deck, but it was a more tense process than any of us expected. Our friend confronting her fears was actually satisfied with the result, she was able to remain calm and ultimately got back on the boat without injury, but it raised some doubts about inflatable PFD’s with the rest of us. Anyone have experience with actually deploying an inflatable PFD? Were you able to maneuver? Did you need to partially deflate the bladder? As a side note, we have gone looking for a good quality non-inflatable PFD with a harness and crotch strap, which is becoming a requirement for some races now and pretty much came up empty at this point. Thanks, Jim Reinardy C&C 30-2 “Firewater” Milwaukee, WI Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 5:08 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Kevin Driscoll Subject: Re: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation My Kong tether has snap shackle for self eject. On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 11:53 AM Danny Haughey via CnC-List < [email protected] > wrote: <blockquote> don't forget to sign up for the PYacht email list before you place your order and they'll give a 5% off code on a purchase over $100 five bucks is five bucks! ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Indigo via CnC-List < [email protected] > To: " [email protected] " < [email protected] > Cc: Indigo < [email protected] > Subject: Re: Stus-List - Inflable life jacket with harness recommendation Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2015 08:28:37 -0400 I don't recall - one of the early posts on the subject. At the price of these at pyacht I might be tempted to replace my "spare" old style tethers. -- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT On Sep 16, 2015, at 08:03, Frederick G Street via CnC-List < [email protected] > wrote: <blockquote> Mine does. Which one are you looking at? I’ve got the “Y” tether with one six-foot leg and one three-foot leg; both of those have the positive-action carabiners. The harness end has a snap shackle with a pull-lanyard. Like this: http://www.pyacht.com/cgi-bin/pagegen.pl?pr+kng283sete.htm — Fred Fred Street -- Minneapolis S/V Oceanis (1979 C&C Landfall 38) -- Bayfield, WI <blockquote> On Sep 15, 2015, at 10:29 PM, Indigo via CnC-List < [email protected] > wrote: I am surprised to see that the Kong tether as illustrated does not have a snap-shackle for use at the harness end to enable quick disconnect if needed. 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