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

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.

It's useful if the boat rounds up and is not making much way. But if she's
moving, you'll drown faster...which could be a good thing compared to a run-in
with a Dolphin.

RB

Tell you what, next time you do a MOB practice, throw a line over the
side first then fall over the side, no not right on top of the line.

Forget practice. Try it for real! And don't tell anyone where you're going.

RB

If she rounds up Bob... what the hell is the rope good for... swim to the
frickin' boat.

CM

"CANDChelp" 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.
|
| It's useful if the boat rounds up and is not making much way. But if she's
| moving, you'll drown faster...which could be a good thing compared to a
run-in
| with a Dolphin.
|
| RB

If she rounds up Bob... what the hell is the rope good for... swim to the
frickin' boat.

The boat can round up, but still be drifting off and fairly quickly...unless
you have hold of that way-cool MOB line! Also: If a Dolphin bites your legs
off, the sudden loss of drag will enable you to pull your torso on board.

RB

On 29 Jul 2003 01:47:59 GMT, (CANDChelp) wrote this
crap:

If she rounds up Bob... what the hell is the rope good for... swim to the
frickin' boat.

The boat can round up, but still be drifting off and fairly quickly...unless
you have hold of that way-cool MOB line! Also: If a Dolphin bites your legs
off, the sudden loss of drag will enable you to pull your torso on board.

Are dolphin attacks that common?





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