If you’re 30 miles offshore, maybe a PFD is prolonging the agony. But I know of one person who went overboard in Tampa Bay with a lifejacket and no harness. He was glad to have it. It kept him afloat for the 20 minutes or so it took for the boat to turn around and fetch him.
In the nearshore/bay/lake/river conditions that many of us sail regularly, it’s very possible to get rescued by a passing boat as long as you can stay afloat for a time. When I was a newspaper reporter in South Florida, it happened periodically in Biscayne Bay. If I were being dragged with my lifejacket/harness on, I would cut the line connecting me to the boat with the knife I always carry and take my chances on a passing boat. Jack Brennan Former C&C 25 Shanachie, 1974 Bristol 30 Tierra Verde, Fl. From: Tim Goodyear via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2017 6:43 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Tim Goodyear Subject: Re: Stus-List Jacklines/Harnesses/Tethers Agreed (don't go over), but if you do fall in the water, don't wear a PFD that won't help... On Wed, Mar 29, 2017 at 7:36 AM, BillBinaList via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: If you are being dragged in the water, you are probably dead, or soon to be regardless of being face up or face down, or if the boat gets turned around and manages to even locate you. Set up your jacklines, etc, as if the water is really molten lava. Chances of recovery of someone who goes overboard with a full crew aboard are statistically VERY low no matter what, and if you are a single-hander, then your chances are essentially non-existent. Plan accordingly. Bill Bina On 3/29/2017 7:22 AM, Tim Goodyear via CnC-List wrote: Just a thought on the foam pfd's; if they are water ski/kayak activity vests, they probably won't keep you face up if you are unconscious (and not being dragged through the water by the jacklines). Tim Ex 35/3 _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus
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