As for the knife, I think a small sheathed dive knife would be ideal. Most will come with an attachment strategy for web straps, will not rust and are reasonably inexpensive.
Kindest Regards, Bruce 847.404.5092 Please forgive any typos as this was sent from my iPhone. > On Mar 30, 2017, at 4:06 AM, Graham Young via CnC-List > <[email protected]> wrote: > > Then there is the issue of getting yourself back on the boat if you manage to > survive a dragging and decide not to cut yourself free. I was recently > reading Andrew Evans book on single-handed sailing. He was talking about > someone who fell overboard and managed to survive and after the fact talked > about the challenge that the lifelines posed to getting back aboard. > Whatever else the pros and cons of Dyneema lifelines are, he was talking > about the potential benefit of being able to cut the lifeline in an > emergency, particularly for a single-hander who has no one else to help > him/her back aboard. > > Following up on Kevin's recommendation to check out Navigation Landfall, they > have customizable Dyneema jacklines for about $2 per foot. Anyone have any > experience with this type of jackline? The description touted Dyneema's > strength and low stretch as an advantage. > > Also, on the topic of cutting yourself away, what do others choose to use for > a rescue knife? I'm particularly interested in others thoughts about a > folding versus sheathed knife. It seems to me that a securely sheathed knife > would be an advantage as you may not have 2 hand free to unfold your knife in > an emergency. But Gill has a rescue knife that is folding. > > > > > On Wednesday, March 29, 2017 7:31 PM, Jack Brennan via CnC-List > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > 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. > www.avast.com > > _______________________________________________ > > 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!
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