I would rather wear my PFD and also attach my harness to a jackline to avoid going overboard. Our North Atlantic waters are probably as cold as yours just offshore... barely above 50 F even in mid summer. On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 3:02 PM, Bruce King <hillking7@comcast.net> wrote:
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