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turnturtle View Drop Down
Really should get out more
Really should get out more


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    Posted: 16 Oct 17 at 2:53pm
But rule 1.2 doesn't limit the scope of the lifesaving equipment to just PFDs?  Maybe there's something in the call book?  

I assume a dinghy can carry flares and by extension, horse shoe life rings.  What about stability devices for safety purposes - prevention is better than cure n' all that... 

One final thought, if the moth hulls could be deployed as 'life rafts' would that constitute a safety device?  There's nothing which stops us 'streamlining' our PFDs to make them more performance orientated, so a life raft with reduced aero drag seems quite feasible... rules speaking anyway.  

As for the MPS class rules .... I will try to find a copy, but I'm fairly sure it's one of those 'if they don't say you can do, you can't do it' scenarios.     
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zippyRN View Drop Down
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Far too distracted from work


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Originally posted by ColPrice2002

Most outboard engines have a horizontal fin, just above the propeller.

With the engine off ( not idling!), It can be useful...

The other technique I've used is to get the victim/rescuee to hold on to side of the rescue boat, float one foot up to the gunwhale and rest it on top. Then you can roll the victim into the boat.
At all costs, avoid the direct lift approach for anyone over 12 years old.

My club also has a couple of Pioneer boats which can be used for rescue - simply stop the boat, drop the bow ramp and the rescuee can crawl up with a hand if needed.



rolling the boat to  assist with the life   especially  RHIBs  with a section of  tube deflated  is a viable solution as is where you have access to or are making a choice of a new solid hull boat for rescue / support duties picking a Pioneer  ( or  other such 'landing craft'  type  hulls )

as  has been mentioned rope ladder / foot hold  ... 

towing someone in the water does depend on distance and whether  the sailor is suitably clothed  for it as well as  the fitness and strength ofthe  none driving  rescue  crew member 
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