[Rhodes22-list] Single Handing

[Bill Effros]

It depends on your shape.  I like a short harness.  I wouldn't consider 
anything other than an inflatable, because I just won't wear it.  I'll 
check my brand.  I wear it all the time, but never clip on.  People 
drown clipped onto boats, getting dragged behind.  I can't figure out 
how to clip on in such a way I can't be knocked into the water (jackline 
too long; distance from water too short) when going forward.

I never leave the cockpit when clipped on.  I make a jackline between 
rear cleats and clip on if I feel I need it.  Then I heave-to or anchor 
until the situation passes.

Bill  Effros

 

cowie wrote:
> Perhaps this has already been disgused on the forum but does anyone have a
> prefered life jacket/harness option that provides adequate and safe
> protection but doesn't overly restrict movement?
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> Caesarsailor wrote:
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>> Thanks Hank,
>>  
>> We seem to need these reminders.  Perhaps we need to begin saying that
>> "real sailors wear lifejackets."
>>  
>> Caesar
>>  
>> From: Hank <hnw555 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Single Handing
>> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:47 AM
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>> Here is why you should always wear your life jacket while single
>> handing!!!
>>
>> http://apnews.excite.com/article/20080819/D92LCL781.html
>>
>> Hank
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