French Sailor Falls Overboard During Potty Break

[Tampabayfireman]

Another case where a "professional" isn't.
Sailor falls off boat, saved by mobile call - Yahoo! News

Its that I'm too good to worry bout things like that...

[boasun]

Proves that even the best of us can and will make dumb mistakes because we become callous about the dangers around us when sailing. after leaving your boat slip, clip into your safety systems.

[zeehag]

tie yourself to boat then pee..lol

[hummingway]

Originally Posted by zeehag

tie yourself to boat then pee..lol

There is a certain amount of humour in the situation. I'm glad she's alright and could call her mom when she had an accident while peeing!

[SaltyMonkey]

That reminds me of a famous solo sailor lost at sea log entry, of source I cannot remember:

<date> Going to the stern to take a pee. Hope I come back hahahaha.

[Don1500]

Coast Guard says that 80-90% of men they pull out of the water have their flies open.

[zeehag]

but don--how many FEMALE sailors are lost at sea sans drawers??

[S/V Alchemy]

You've come a long way, baby.