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Originally Posted by mgiguere
You can also do an immediate "hove to" move, and theoretically you'll float back to the object....but I haven't tried that technique.
It's a fun exercise. The real hard part is getting someone back on board.
Anyway, we should all be practicing this.
Moe
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I just finished a class and the instructor suggested the hove to method for inexperienced crews. This is because the crew doesn't have to do much of anything and hoving to should calm down the boat nicely (important in a panic situation). Just make sure they don't release the jib sheets. Also the lack of gybing makes it less likely the problem will get worse instead of better.
If it becomes necessary you can make sure no lines remain in the water, then start the engine and recover that way.