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Man Overboard

May 30, 2013/by Grant Headifen

Man Overboard Stories Man Overboard is one of those things we never really expect to happen. After all it’s for stupid people – how can you possibly fall off a boat? Well if that’s the case, then I have to put it out there that I’m one of the more stupid. Not that I’ve ever […]

Man Overboard captured on video

August 7, 2012/by Grant Headifen

Racing out on the harbor a few weeks ago one of our guys suddenly found himself in the drink. I was able to capture a few clips on video in between helping to make sure that he was safe. This is a real safety tip that you should probably take a lesson or two from. […]

Heaving To in a Sailboat is a Practiced Skill

August 8, 2011/by Grant Headifen

While books say to tack the boat with the head sail cleated to windward and turn the wheel to windward, there’s more to know about heaving to

What about COB – Captain overboard?

June 9, 2009/by Grant Headifen

Last week we made a pretty good point about using the engine as your first method of pick up when you have a man overboard while under sail. And it was quite well received by followers – thanks. Many sailing schools teach the figure 8 recovery method whilst under sail and this is correct we […]

Man Over Board discussion

June 4, 2009/by Grant Headifen

Last evening we were sailing our Beneteau 373 under a pleasant Texas sky with 10 knots of wind. A very experienced sailor was on board with us albeit he had not sailed for about 15 years. His past experience was impressive with 10’s of thousands of miles in his logbook – mostly racing. One cringing […]