[Rhodes22-list] Single Handing

[cowie]

Bill:

Is this they type of pdf you like to use?  West Marine seems to have a
pretty good product.  Self inflating seems to make sense and I like to low
profile look of this product.



Bill Effros wrote:
> 
> 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?
>>
>>
>>
>> Caesarsailor wrote:
>>   
>>> 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
>>>
>>> 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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