BASIC POWERBOATING. SAFETY & RESCUE FOR SAILING INSTRUCTORS 77


Downwind Approach in Stronger Winds. This approach is made on the downwind side of the board with the safety boat again aligned as closely as possible with the board. It can be awkward getting the sail across the boat, and care must be taken that the wind does not catch it and flip it over the boat. If the sailor is injured or showing signs of hypothermia, administer first aid and immediately take the person ashore. Leave the board anchored for later recovery.


1 Approach slowly on downwind side of board.


2 Make contact and turn off engine.


Towing Alongside (Two Methods)


3 Remove daggerboard and bring sailor aboard.


Towing Alongside. If the sail has been brought across the safety boat, the tow can be made with the sail in this position with the sailor holding onto the mast and the board riding alongside. When towing a board, the centerboard must be retracted (or the daggerboard removed).


Towing Astern. If the safety boat is not suitable for towing a board alongside, or if wind and sea conditions are too rough, the sail will need to be de-rigged and the board towed astern. When several boards are towed, it is best to secure each board separately to a single central towline (adaptation of the herringbone tow) or use a double-line tow. However, towing may be difficult because many windsurfers do not have suitable towing eyes on their bows, and often the eye size accommodates only small lines which may be inadequate for towing. An alternative is to bring the board aboard the safety boat, which will allow operation with full mobility and speed.


Beached Windsurfer Rescue. If the safety boat can get close enough to throw a line to the sailor, the windsurfer can be pulled into deeper water to complete the rescue. Alternatives might include the sailor paddling the windsurfer out to the boat, or bringing the boat into the beach to collect the sailor, the board, and de-rigged sail.


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