[Rhodes22-list] DOB Drill

[Just bent]

What do you do about the toenails?
I went out sailing last weekend & left my dogs home because I thought they
would scratch up the deck.
I'm sure they can swim without a life jacket, can they swim while wearing
one?
I also have a general sailing question. It seems when I get a gust of wind
and heel over too far, the boat spins to weather by itself. Is that normal?
I was thinking my rudder was coming out of the water too far or is that what
they call weather helm?

Jb



Rob Lowe wrote:
> 
> Well, we finally had our first DOB drill on Saturday.  Turned out it went
> pretty close to how we had discussed it prior to an actual drill.   
> 
> Out Saturday with the two dogs on a nice sailing day.  Still working on
> fixing a pulled stay so only had the main up but were having a nice sail. 
> While sailing, had the doggie life vests on the dogs.  The dogs,
> especially the smaller one, clamber around between the cockpit and the bow
> of the boat and we figured it was only a matter of time before one goes
> over.  
> 
> We finished up sailing, dropped and stowed the main, and we motoring
> around in a protected cove looking at houses.  Since we were no longer
> under sail, we took the jackets off the dogs since it was hot and they
> really don't care for them.  Then if happened, the smaller dog was trying
> to turn about while on the coaming and slipped.  We have our first DOB.  
> 
> First time this dog has been in the water and the admiral is a bit
> concerned.  "What if he can't swim?".  Well, he pops up and seems to be
> swimming just fine.  I'm piloting the boat and start my figure 8 turn to
> come back and pick up the guy.  Now the admiral is really worried.  "Jump
> off and help him" she says.  Hmm, I'm piloting the boat and she want me to
> jump in to help him.  I think I'll keep an eye on him and complete my
> turn, he seems to be OK at the moment.  But the admiral can't wait, she
> grabs a swim cushion and in she goes.  She calls to the dog who turns
> around and swims toward her.  Once he gets to her she grabs him and both
> relax as I've completed my turn and am returning for the pick up.  I get
> close enough to reach them, but the motor in neutral and reach over and
> pick up the now wet ball of fur.  Now he's real proud of himself, shakes
> all over me and the other dog and proceeds to rub on the cabin cushion to
> dry off.  The admiral climbs back on board and the d
>  rill is over.  
> 
> Lessons learned.  The dogs are keeping their vests on from now on while
> under sail.  I could not have readily turned and returned while under sail
> and a vest would be a good thing if another DOB occurs.  And it's the
> admiral's job to assist with the in water rescue if needed, the captain's
> not about to leave his boat while at the tiller. 
> 
> Rob Lowe
> S/V Getaway   
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