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Because of the shape of my boat (rectangle) vs a mono (pointy at one end or both) I can run a line dead center fore and aft, and another across the cockpit with a 6 ft long tether and never, ever fall off the boat.
I've often wondered how you manage not reach everywhere on a mono and not have a tether than could potentially put you in the drink dragging along beside your boat. I've seen diagrams and remain unconvinced of the basic safety of it.
My previous comments on not wearing a tether because I wear a PFD are based on when and where I sail solo - warm water, busy Chesapeake Bay - cell phone in a zippy in my pocket. Might not be the best answer, but it's one I can live with.
Unfortunately with 39 degree water we've probably lost this sailor, even with a PFD he had minutes to get out and start warming up.
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