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Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear

08-09-2016, 17:10

Replies: 138

Has anyone ever fallen over tethered and tried to pull themselves back in?

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Posted By Sandero

Re: Has anyone ever fallen over tethered and tried to pull themselves back in?

The boat was supposed to be eye to the wind for a sail change. But the bow got pushed off and the waves weren't cooperating.... so the side I was on suddenly became the lee side. I always go forward...

Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear

07-09-2016, 17:51

Replies: 138

Has anyone ever fallen over tethered and tried to pull themselves back in?

Views: 19,893

Posted By Sandero

Re: Has anyone ever fallen over tethered and tried to pull themselves back in?

Rail is not optimal because you can't slide the tether.

Short is not optimal because you can't stand up.

Use 2 tethers and always have one attached.

Probably need a block and tackle on the...

Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear

07-09-2016, 10:28

Replies: 138

Has anyone ever fallen over tethered and tried to pull themselves back in?

Views: 19,893

Posted By Sandero

Re: Has anyone ever fallen over tethered and tried to pull themselves back in?

This is a pipe dream.... you will never be able to grab your rope loops and pull yourself aboard. Where did you get the idea that this would work?

Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear

07-09-2016, 08:49

Replies: 138

Has anyone ever fallen over tethered and tried to pull themselves back in?

Views: 19,893

Posted By Sandero

Re: Has anyone ever fallen over tethered and tried to pull themselves back in?

Let's look at this...

My experience was that I clipped to deck with a 6' tether and the stanchions are 2' tall...

2+2= 4' leaves the harness attachment 2' below the toe rail IFFFFFFFFF I was...

Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear

07-09-2016, 03:39

Replies: 138

Has anyone ever fallen over tethered and tried to pull themselves back in?

Views: 19,893

Posted By Sandero

Re: Has anyone ever fallen over tethered and tried to pull themselves back in?

ME... About 25 yrs ago... before I had roller furling... I headed out with a friend after a night in protected West Harbor into a very strong SW wind and rather steep seas with a 100 mile fetch. I...

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