You might have weenie arms but those of us who
are fit can pull ourselves hand over hand up a knotted
line of sufficient diameter at four or five knots. The
secret is to arch one's back and get most of one's
body out of the water and surfing along. Try it
behind a skiff sometime. It is not all that hard to
do.


"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message ...
Sheesh.... another "expert"..... have you ever tried to pull yourself back
to a boat doing even 4 knots? I'll clue you in here... it can't be done.
That advise is as dangerous as it is useless.

CM

"Lurker" wrote in message
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| Actually, it's a good idea for anyone who singlehands, especially alone,
to
| trail a line with some sort of float attached in case you get knocked
| overboard. This is especially true if you venture outside an inlet.
|
|
| "CANDChelp" wrote in message
| ...
| Jeff sails staring at his compass. His radio, especially in a busy
harbor
| is
| making a constant racket as 100 pleasure boats hail eachother for beer
and
| fishing tips. He trails a line behind his boat to constantly remind him,
| and
| anyone else, that his boat doesn't sail a straight line.
|
| Sounds fun!!!
|
| RB
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