80 BASIC POWERBOATING. SAFETY & RESCUE FOR SAILING INSTRUCTORS Bow-First Rescue


Advantages: E Good for light winds and relatively flat water


E Good for keeping propeller in deeper water


E Good for keeping propeller away from towline


E Good maneuverability


Disadvantages: E May get water over transom


E Less pulling power in reverse, particularly with engine tilted


2 Throw or pass towline.


3 Secure towline to a strong point.


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1 Go in bow first. If


outboard motor must be tilted to avoid grounding, choose another rescue method.


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4 Reverse and pull off, being careful not to


overstress towline or attachment points.


Advantages: E Eliminates problem of water coming over transom


E More towing power E Good for rescuing keelboats where water depth is not a problem


Disadvantages: E Increased risk of propeller damage


E Risk of fouling towline in propeller


E Reduced


maneuverability while pulling off, unless rigged with towing bitt


E Difficult to maneuver in reverse with a strong wind on the bow


Stern-First Rescue


1 Go in stern first.


2 Throw or pass towline.


3 Secure towline to a


strong point.


4 Pull off, being careful not to


overstress towline or attachment points.


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