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Crew Overboard Drill – Updated

by Stuart Batley | Boat Handling, Crewing skills, Emergencies, Preparation

How to respond to crew overboard A Man Overboard (MOB) drill is a crucial safety procedure that every boater should practice regularly. It simulates a real MOB situation, allowing the crew to practice their response and increase the chances of a successful rescue....

Man Overboard Drill

by Stuart Batley | Boat Handling, Emergencies, Preparation

How to respond to crew overboard under sail • Keep the MOB in sight • Tack into the heave-to position, do not adjust the headsail sheets • If under spinnaker, alter course to windward and haul sail down immediately • Throw buoyancy to the MOB • Mark MOB with dan buoy...

Crew Overboard Drill – Updated

Man Overboard Drill

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