Preventing and managing falls overboard
One hand for yourself and one hand for the boat. It's an old adage, but what equipment is really essential for your safety on board? Here's an overview of the equipment available and the right attitudes to adopt on board.
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Publié le
19/03/2020
Par
Olivier Barret
Numéro :
171
Parution :
May.
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Jun.
2020
We saw in MW167 how to avoid injuries by wearing the right gear. Today we are talking about preventing the risk of falling overboard. It's not a subject that should be taken lightly: statistics show that falling overboard is a dangerous phenomenon since a good third of those who fall overboard don’t make it out alive. It should be pointed out that skippers supervising inexperienced crews are undoubtedly the most exposed to a fatal outcome. A more powerful wave, a delicate maneuver at the foot of the mast or on the headsails, an uncontrolled gybe, a slip on a wet deck... there are so many poten…
