Sailfree
Well-known member
I noticed on the recent Atlantic Rally Crossing thread the question of Manoverboard recovery was raised. As I sail frequently with only my partner I had thought that if I was overboard she would bring the boat close to me (to windward) throw me a line, I tie my end to the lifejacket harness point (or a bowline round my chest) and she would tie the other end to either the spinnaker halyard/Pole uphaul or second genoa halyard the using the winch hoist me out of the water, midships in a sea or walk me to the boarding ladder at the stern in a calm. I appreciate the preference of lifting out with raised legs and proprietary lifting systems but on the basis of whats available on our and most other boats and "better out than in" thats the current plan. Have others got any experience or better recommendations. In our case I am 83kg without clothes and she is 5ft 3ins, 65kg and fit.
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