Man overboard, (MOB) training!

[jackhartjr]

Hi folks, after reading reports on the sinking of the Concordia...and the fact that ALL hands were saved as the ship was hit by a microburst and sunk within 30 minutes...I ask;
Have you trained EVERYONE on your boat what to do if it appears the ship will sink?
Have you practiced MOB procedures? What if you are the MOB? Do folks know how to get you back into the boat?
Speaking of getting back in the boat. I wiegh a lot! My wife does not. There is no way, as strong as she is that she could get me back on the boat if I can't crawl in myself! Do you have the tackle needed and can she use it to allow her to use the boom to get you back in the boat?
Just some questions!
Jack
I am reminded that during SCUBA training...we read about or did everything 7 times. I often wondered if I ever needed to use the training would I remember? Sure did, a couple of times things happened to other folks and the training just takes over!

 

[digby sailor]

training

Funny last week i completed a 2 day med1 course (marine emergency duties)and it was a real kick in the pants we often forget what we knew or at the very least get too relaxed.its good practice whenever anyone new comes aboard to point out the location of all life saving gear as well as basic proceedures in a mob situation most of us never do it but we should.

 

[kenn]

I agree, MOB is something that should be practiced at least once a season. I'm a sucker for examining and picking up crap in the water, so I'm doing that manoevre at least a few times a season. A word to the wise, though, some people don't like being flip of casual about it. Last year while motoring out I tossed my hat overboard and said to my wife, OK I've just gone overboard. Loop back and pick me up.

She was NOT amused, and I had some serious apologising to do. Moral of story - it's probably better to do this sort of refresher in a more organised manner, eg by planning an afternoon to do it, or through a club-organised seminar.

 

[MoonSailer]

We usually lose something overboard and practice getting it back . Always good for laughs especially since it is often a hat that blew overboard in higher winds. We have had people jump overboard but there is a little risk involved dealing with a real person in the water especially with other boats around. IMHO if you can get a hat back you have a great chance of getting a person back.