BASIC POWERBOATING. SAFETY & RESCUE FOR SAILING INSTRUCTORS 59


Attach PIW to Boat and Bring Aboard J Pass a looped line around the PIW, remove any slack, and attach it to the boat. This will ensure that you don’t lose the PIW if he or she weakens and cannot hold on any longer. Calm a thrashing or panicked PIW before attempting to get the person out of the water.


K Bring the PIW onto the boat and administer appropriate first aid. If there are any problems getting the person aboard or there is a grave and imminent threat to the life of the person, make a MAYDAY call on Channel 16, activate the DSC Distress button on your VHF, or use your mobile phone to call the local on-water rescue units for assistance.


RETRIEVAL METHODS TO BRING A PIW ABOARD Three major factors that affect getting a person out of the water are: E Height of the sides of the boat E Condition of the person and whether the person is able to assist


E Number of people in the safety boat; two people increase the ability to get a larger or exhausted PIW on board


Underarm Lift


This works best for low-freeboard boats and when the person can help by water kicking. The risks involved are possible back strain on the “lifter” and shoulder strain on a PIW with weak shoulder joints. If a PIW is large and heavy, as he emerges from the water the load on the lifter increases, and may exceed his strength. Two people lifting should overcome this problem. With a hard-sided boat, the PIW is lifted facing the boat, and once his upper body is across the rail, the rest becomes easy and manageable. With a RIB, lift the PIW facing away from the RIB and keep the spine straight and in column. The PIW will end on top of the tube in a sitting position.


Life Jacket Lift


Lifting the PIW on a 3-count bounce with his life jacket is another alternative for low-freeboard boats, but it should ONLY be used if the PIW is active and the life jacket won’t slip off.


Leg & Arm Roll


This works best for low-freeboard boats where a PIW can get a leg over the rail and then is rolled over the rail into the boat. It may also be the final step for the Underarm Lift Assist.


Leg & Arm Roll – The topsides need to be low enough to get a leg over a rail. A hand hold also helps.


Life Jacket Lift – Bounce the PIW three times and lift on the 3 count. Warning: Do not use with life jackets that will slip off on the lift.


Underarm Lift – Lift until the upper body of the PIW is on the rail, then pull him into the boat.


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