MAN OvERbOARD (MOb) DRILL
A growing number of RNLI services are to
rescue people who have fallen overboard.
Even on a calm day it is easy to trip over a
loose line or sail, or be thrown out of the vessel
if the craft accelerates or turns unexpectedly.
Take basic precautions: always have one hand
for yourself and one for the boat, and watch
your step.
In the event of an MOB, everyone onboard
must know what to do. If only the skipper
knows the drill and goes overboard, they
could be lost if no one else is able to control
the vessel.
Whatever your craft, returning to an MOB
casualty under sail or power can be very
difficult. There are several different techniques.
Practise to see which works best for you
and your crew and seek training for your
type of craft. Remember, staying clipped
on will significantly reduce your chances of
falling overboard and by always wearing your
lifejacket you’ll be better prepared if you do
fall in.
Practise man overboard recovery
See the What to do in an emergency section
on page 31 for more information as well as
the CD-ROM.
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