"Gary" wrote in message
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Capt. JG wrote:
"Roger Long" wrote in message
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What's your vote for the stern retrieval, three part tackle or line
coiled and ready to be led to a sheet winch?


For a stern retrieval? Hmmm... it would have to be very calm conditions
for me to try it. That said, you have the backstay, I would have some
line handy. Of course, if the person is unable to help, you'll have
trouble with that method.

While sailing this weekend I was looking at this problem. Roger is right
and using the vang would be difficult. I then thought about the lee
runner. It is loose, has a four to one purchase and a snap shackle. It
would be pretty easy to put a sling on it and lower it to a man in the
water.

Comments?

Seems like that would work fine.

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