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Originally Posted by Wiley1
Amazing all the experience of the members on this forum and I'm the only one who has actually picked a man out of the water who went overboard at night and well off soundings (about half way between the Galapagos and the Marquesas). Or perhaps I'm just the only one who has read this thread...that's more likely the case.
It was in 1979, a long story but one that will pretty much be with me til I peg out. If somebody wants the details they are going to have to ask, I'm not going to impose it on anyone.
Basic conclusions/suggestions: Have a strobe light with the overboard pole as well as a horse shoe type PFD.
Wiley
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Wiley,
I think I speak for everyone when I say "absolutely yes we would like to hear this story!" All of us think about the unthinkable (going overboard offshore) and thankfully there may well a lack of first hand experience with this. That's a good thin as it means people are staying onboard! As we all know though, nothing beats first hand experience, so please, if you're willing, share as much detail as you can with us.
MedSailor