Crew Overboard

Crew Overboard

A better explanation

Actions for Crew Overboard

• 1. Slow down gradually and turn back into the boat's own wake.

  2. Position the boat directly downwind of the COB.

  3. Manoeuvre the boat slowly toward the COB on the starboard side if possible.

  4. Once alongside the POB, stop the engines and have the crew recover the POB.

  5. If the POB is missed on the first approach, circle around again keeping the POB on the inside of the circle

  and keeping the propeller away from the POB (

Remember

- Be prepared for the engine to not start

- Approach downwind with seas on the bow

- Recover at the stern