wow! thats some story! Thank you for sharing and good job!
On 6/23/2017 3:35 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List wrote:
On Tuesday night's race, the wind was forecast to be 10 -12,. Instead
it was 20 - 25. We started with a reefed main and a 105% genoa. On
our way to the first mark we tacked over to port, and right in front
of us was a person in the water. Water temp is about sixty degrees.
We dropped our sails, rigged the Lifesling and proceeded to help the
shivering crew member. Around that time, the race committee chase
boat (Boston Whaler) arrived and thought they could get her out easier
than we could. They struggled several times and finally got her out.
In the Pacific Northwest, there is a ONE- TEN- ONE rule. If you enter
the water in these cold conditions, you have about a minute to catch
your breath before you're apt to pass out. You have about ten minutes
when your muscles are still functional. After that the person in the
water cannot help with her rescue. You have about one hour to get out
of the water or you might die of hypothermia.
Lesson learned: We have a four-part block and tackle arrangement for
our Lifesling. We probably would have gotten her out of the water
faster than the race committee did. If you've never tried a man
overboard drill with a Life Sling, I'd advise you to do one now. The
next day, I found out that three members of that boat (Martin 24X)
ended up in the water. They broached with the spinnaker up. The one
crew member still on board, did a great job of dousing the chute and
dropping the main by herself. Fortunately, everyone is okay.
--
Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR
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