The line around it is a mess... looks like there are two lines
actually. Not a good practice.

But does it matter?
The lines can be easilly tossed off the winch or overboard if needed
in a hurry.

Maybe, maybe knot. Depends on how they were wrapped, who wrapped them, and
how picks up which line first.


The line on the ring appears to be faked nicely, but has a knot that
shouldn't be on a safety line that needs to be deployed immediately.
It's not clear if it's actually attached to the boat.
The bowline you see is where it attaches from what I can see, and the
loops around the line will quickly drop off if need be.
Frankly, I don't attach ring lines to my yachts.
If the ring is needed, and it is evident that the MOB will get to it
before the line runs out, I'll take a turn around a winch or cleat.
However, if we're moving fast and the line will run out, I'd rather
just drop it and leave my MOB with the ring, then drag it around
behind me.
Of course another line may be require in that intance to circle the
MOB if pickup is going to be difficult.

Well, with the Lifesling, the bitter end is attached to the boat. It works
really well, and the ring and line rig isn't that much different from the
LS.


Yet again the "responsible" adults are setting a bad example by not
wearing PFDs.

Do you wear a PFD every time you sail on a 36' yacht in benign
conditions with plenty of able adults also onboard?
Way to anal for me I'm afraid.

In the SF bay, absolutely. It's the water temp that's the issue. Although
one can theoretically succumb to hypothermia in the Carib, it would take a
lot longer. Since I teach on the bay, we make it a requirement for a number
of reasons not the least of which is insurance. All the schools without
exception require students and charterers to wear PFDs while above deck.
Difficult to enforce if it's a charter, but if it becomes a habit, then it's
more likely to happen.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.