Being British, I thought I would check what the RYA says   Some very different 
methods! They side though with the Americans and recommend recovery from the 
leeward side

Man overboard | Boat Handling - Sail | Cruising | RYA
www.rya.org.uk/.../asktheexpertsmanove...
Nov 27, 2009 – Man Overboard - RYA Yachtmaster man overboard drill... Man 
Overboard Recovery ...

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Jonathan
Indigo C&C 35III
SOUTHPORT CT

On May 24, 2013, at 1:35, "Dennis C." <capt...@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Racing season is ramping up.  Time to discuss MOB procedures.  This ought to 
> be interesting.
> 
> Here's a couple of reference sites.  Note the different procedures and the 
> advantages of each.
> 
> <http://www.gosailing.info/Man%20Overboard.htm>
> 
> <http://www.rorc.org/general-conditions/man-overboard.html>
> 
> Note the disagreement on whether to recover the MOB on the windward or the 
> leeward side.  Also note that one site recommends immediate deployment of the 
> MOB marker and one site says to deploy it if first attempt at recovery fails.
> 
> Which methods do you favor?  Are you prepared?  Does your crew know what to 
> do?
> 
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
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