Before moving to Oregon, I sailed in the waters of Southern California for fifteen years. During that time, I rarely wore a PFD. When I moved to Oregon, I continued that practice of not wearing a PFD, until I learned the "one- ten - one" rule: Upon falling in the waters in the Pacific Northwest (I sail mostly on the Columbia River), you have about one minute to catch your breath, before passing out. You have ten minutes to get out of the water, before your muscles shut down, and you can't get out of the water unassisted. You have one hour to get out of the water before you die of hypothermia. Needless to say, Now I always wear a PFD when sailing, and I require all people on my boat to wear one as well.
Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 9:31 AM Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Randy, > I’m saddened by the loss of a valued member of the sailing community in > Colorado. Having sailed Dillon Reservoir in earlier years and after > reading the article I can’t imagine how such an experienced sailor would > have been allowed or chosen to compete in a dinghy race without a life > jacket. The water in Dillon is always just a few degrees above freezing as > it is fed entirely by snow melt. At 9000’ above sea level tucked in > adjacent to the Continental Divide, it has some of the most capricious wind > and weather anywhere in US. Although the article didn’t mention anything > regarding a wetsuit or dry suit, hypothermia in sub 50 degree water with no > PFD would seem to have been a likely contributing factor. As tragic as the > loss of life of a person who by all accounts was a real contributor to our > sport, it serves as a great reminder to prepare for a worse case situation > because it can and Will happen. > Godspeed Paul, > Chuck Gilchrest > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 15, 2020, at 11:37 AM, Randy Stafford via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I’m sad to report we lost a very experienced and decorated sailor this > weekend at Dillon Reservoir. Paul Kresge of Dillon Yacht Club had raced > for 40 years, and was well-known around the country as a US Sailing Judge > and PRO. He went overboard racing his dinghy in rough weather Saturday > afternoon, and his body was recovered from 200 feet of water yesterday > evening. His death represents quite a loss for the Colorado sailing > community. > > * > https://www.summitdaily.com/news/dillon-reservoir-search-shifts-from-search-and-rescue-mission-to-body-recovery/ > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.summitdaily.com/news/dillon-reservoir-search-shifts-from-search-and-rescue-mission-to-body-recovery/__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!8P-DE6PX_Kh1AY-eQYMGXdjxYZ1_En9dy2hVOhkKvNUIAe4Yscra8IcOkyloQheu5K0$> > * > https://www.coloradosummitmag.com/news-and-profiles/2019/06/racing-the-wind > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.coloradosummitmag.com/news-and-profiles/2019/06/racing-the-wind__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!8P-DE6PX_Kh1AY-eQYMGXdjxYZ1_En9dy2hVOhkKvNUIAe4Yscra8IcOkyloC88qLnk$> > > Also on Saturday afternoon, two 28-year-old men became separated from > their inner tubes in strong wind. One of them went under water and was > recovered some 90 minutes later. I was working on my boat in the marina, > and saw the South Metro Dive Team’s runabout hauling ass to the launch > ramp, with first responders doing CPR on someone aboard. But it was too > late, he didn’t make it. > > * > https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/chatfield-water-rescue/73-fb01b537-5c31-4057-b284-da15d188d72a > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/chatfield-water-rescue/73-fb01b537-5c31-4057-b284-da15d188d72a__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!8P-DE6PX_Kh1AY-eQYMGXdjxYZ1_En9dy2hVOhkKvNUIAe4Yscra8IcOkylod-U5anA$> > * > https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/crews-search-for-person-missing-in-chatfield-reservoir-1-brought-to-shore-in-serious-condition > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/crews-search-for-person-missing-in-chatfield-reservoir-1-brought-to-shore-in-serious-condition__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!8P-DE6PX_Kh1AY-eQYMGXdjxYZ1_En9dy2hVOhkKvNUIAe4Yscra8IcOkylolDqXif0$> > > These events demonstrate that the risks are real, even for very > experienced watermen. > > Respectfully, > Randy Stafford > S/V Grenadine > C&C 30 MK I #79 > Ken Caryl, CO > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.me/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!8P-DE6PX_Kh1AY-eQYMGXdjxYZ1_En9dy2hVOhkKvNUIAe4Yscra8IcOkyloLr7JMIk$ > >
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