I've done it while sailing off the California coast. I sailed alone too. Tie a bowlin loop in the end so you can hook your elbow through the loop rather than relying on hand strength to hold the line. -----Original Message----- From: Bruce King <hillking7@comcast.net> To: montgomery_boats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Fri, Jun 22, 2012 11:01 am Subject: M_Boats: Safety: M.O.B. towing a line I have been considering toeing a line while sailing solo. Has anyone been overboard while sailing? Assuming that a 100 foot floating line is visible, have you been able to swim to it before it passes you? Issues: 1. Any Coast Guard guidelines? 2. It is a hazard to vessels moving across the stern. 3. Low chance of survival in cold No. Cal waters. 4. Don't "tie the tiller" when sailing alone. Better chance to get back to boat. 5. Attach it to starboard stern cleat above folding ladder. I would really appreciate hearing views, considering the vast amount of knowledge available from all of you. Bruce King '84 M15