That's right. The likelihood of being able to pull yourself back
in is about as likely as being able to grab the line to begin with.
Lines off the stern have been used to slow the boat, but beyond
that, they're not much use. We did put one out when we were
swimming from the boat every day at 1pm during a trip down
the California/Baja coast, but we were drifting at about 1 knot.

"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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|