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Wally July 1st 04 03:07 AM

Falling in
 
If you fall off the back of a boat, how long is it likely to take to get
yourself righted and reoriented (ie, head above the water and able to look
around)?


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katysails July 1st 04 03:33 AM

Falling in
 
Wally asked:
If you fall off the back of a boat, how long is it likely to take to get
yourself righted and reoriented (ie, head above the water and able to look
around)?
Depends on how much stuff you carry in your pockets.
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Scott Vernon July 1st 04 04:27 AM

Falling in
 
salt water or fresh?


"Wally" wrote in message
...
If you fall off the back of a boat, how long is it likely to take to get
yourself righted and reoriented (ie, head above the water and able to look
around)?


--
Wally
www.artbywally.com
www.wally.myby.co.uk




Nav July 5th 04 12:19 AM

Falling in
 
Depends how you fall...

Cheers

Wally wrote:

If you fall off the back of a boat, how long is it likely to take to get
yourself righted and reoriented (ie, head above the water and able to look
around)?




Capt. Mooron July 5th 04 12:56 AM

Falling in
 
I'd say 10 to 15 seconds minimum.... after splash down.

CM
"Nav" wrote in message
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| Depends how you fall...
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| Cheers
|
| Wally wrote:
|
| If you fall off the back of a boat, how long is it likely to take to get
| yourself righted and reoriented (ie, head above the water and able to
look
| around)?
|
|
|



Seahag July 5th 04 04:31 PM

Falling in
 
And if someone's holding you down with a boathook.

Seahag

"Nav" wrote:
Depends how you fall...

Cheers

Wally wrote:

If you fall off the back of a boat, how long is it likely to take to get
yourself righted and reoriented (ie, head above the water and able to

look
around)?







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