PART 6: SINGLEHANDED MAN OVERBOARD SELF-RESCUE REBOARDING EQUIPMENT DRILL
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- I make modifications to my system to reboard the boat in a singlehanded man overboard situation. This is much simpler, provides flexibility in options and has the MOB much higher while hanging from his reboarding equipment -- thus making it easier to get past the gunwale and lifelines.
Thank you for making these films. Its Murphy's law on the water so I appreciate it. I have to watch them a couple of times. The problem is getting over the top. I am also looking at ways to carry my Icom (doesnt float of course) with me at all times.
Thanks for the note and encouragement. What is an Icom? Is that like an InReach satellite beacon? Great idea for a last resort. Yeah, getting over the top is a key element. The detachable "Cow's Tail" and the detachable nylon ladder can be a key element to getting past the gunwale -- and being able to continue by clipping into a lifeline or a stanchion. Getting out of the water is a great first start. I will likely leave nylon ladders fixed over the side as well. All the best mate.
Thanks so much for the entire series. To me, there IS no good solution. But there is a BEST solution. And you are zeroing in on it. One problem I see is spending lots of cash on climbing gear and then never using it. I have some but not enough.
Thanks for the encouragement. Yeah, it is a bit of a tough nut to crack. (and I have decades of climbing experience -- there are unique challenges with this scenario that even a seasoned rock climber just won't see or experience.) Yeah, climbing gear is pricey for sure. I will endeavor to find, as you say, a "best" solution and report back so at least most folks won't buy some gear that will sit and NEVER be used. The gear will be suitable for climbing the mast singlehanded as well. I already owned the old jumars from the 1980's but they had some failings with regard to being able to reach high, and, they are clumsy and big. I think we might not want to carry them around the boat while singlehanded.... The GriGri seems like a must-have on the boat for climbing the mast and for self-rescue. It is designed for shock loads so could hold a fall off the boat without damaging the rope. (and I would suggest a dynamic rope for the long tether -- I use a piece of an old climbing rope) And, the GriGri makes it a simple matter to ascend the mast and then get down the same line without having to clip into a descending device and unclip from ascending clamps ( it can be easy to f--k that up and even experienced climbers have been killed that way) since you have the "braking" lever to get down. Sorry for the long comment! I will report back as I prove these ideas up! All the best mate.
I like what you are thinking. Obviously, it's going to be terrible but you need a way to carry what you need and work on the boat. Not drowning would be nice and a plan is better than no plan.
Thanks for the note. I think this is the best version of a plan so far that I have seen. I need to test in on the boat while stationary, and then do a live test in the water to see what we can learn. I will report back learnings.
Amazing system that is also practical. Let’s water test this soon.
Right on mate. Indeed. Thanks for your help on these ideas! There is more work to do! :)
Thanks for sharing. I will get climbing gear. Based on your experiences it can be used in two situations .
You're welcome. Glad it helped. If you don't have any experience with the gear -- definitely practice on the ground, in a safe spot, in your living room, on the dock, a stairway, etc. to make sure you have it dialed in. (before climbing the mast, for example) Practicing in a tree, or even in a kid's playground with soft landings can be a good place to learn. I have done all of the above and have taught many sailors and climbers in this way. A local climbing gym will teach the GriGri as a requirement to climb there for very low or no cost. They usually make you take a belay test before you can climb -- that feedback could be helpful. Good luck mate.
@@respecttherisk2022 I will make sure to follow your advice.
@@respecttherisk2022 thanks
I'm not sure if you intend to climb the mast singlehanded or not, but if you do, make sure you have a back up of either a second halyard, or an independent Prussik on the mast in the event that your main halyard snaps or something else untoward happens. Here is a link to one of my videos showing how to put prussik around the mast that can serve as a back-up if the halyard you are on fails. czcams.com/video/b2VcrDDoxAk/video.html Good luck mate.