Good stuff Stevein MD and Tacking Ag; exactly what I was looking for honestly.
I love reading about everyone's experiences as someone that can only charter 1-2 times a year. I feel like I gain at least a little that I lose in actual real life experience.
CottageGirl, a quick heave to might have made him feel like the rescue occurred more quickly but he might have had to swim a little to get back to the boat. I think letting everyone know the plan would keep the panic down in that situation.
Kimber, that directive works about as well for my crews as no drinking to we get moored in our final location for the night <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />, but I like the way you think!
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