Exactly why the Boob is a boob. In rough conditions you bring someone
back on board at max beam.


Wrong, wrong, wrong. I'm always saddened by morons like Sloco giving
out dumb and dangerous advice. I'm sure those rescued divers are glad
Sloco wasn't the boat on the scene (he probably would have been calling
for help anyway!).

While professional rescue crews employ vessels purpose built for
emergencies, the recreational boater may find themselves involved in a
rescue operation. This can happen when:
1) They are first on the scene.
2) The rescue vessel instructs them to assist is a specific manner.
Because a recreational vessel is not designed for rescue, the crew must
evaluate the conditions and risks carefully. There are no hard and fast
rules for bringing people aboard, but the order of the day is speed. A
human being, submersed for even short periods, can experience heart
failure. The motion of the vessel in bad weather can pose additional
risks, threatening to crush a person as the boat is tossed by wave
action. Powerboats are generally advised to retrieve a victim at the
rear quarter, just aft of the widest point of beam. Sailing vessels,
which may have a more predictable and controlled motion may try this,
and also from the stern, especially when making some headway. Again,
the specific state of seas and motion of the vessel may dictate
different tactics.

What a dick, Sloco is. These guys rescue some divers using a
recreational sailboat and a swim platform, get a medal, and like a
little girl he's gonna tell them that they saved lives wrong!!!!


RB
35s5 XL, WK 34-09
NY