On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 19:19:52 GMT, Don White
wrote:



Once we had our top regional boss and his wife out sailing on the Boat I
crewed on. A gust of wind snatched his cap and dropped it in the drink.
Our helmsman did a quick 180 and I immediately dove for the storage area
under the cockpit seats...scattering the ladies. I was able to get the
boat hook ready just as we passed by the cap and with one swoop I picked
it up. Timing was perfect...more by luck than any skill.

I keep a fixed boat hook lashed to the backstay for this purpose. I've
never had to wield it in earnest, but I have scooped some interesting
items from the water as I've passed with it.

R.