Life Sling

Imagine

there is a man overboard. Fortunately they are wearing a life jacket, with a whistle. Time to use the life sling to safely bring them on board.

Nowadays the danger from the man or woman being bashed into the hull or coming into contact with the propeller can be avoided.

It's all down to the hybrid design of the life sling. Crossed between the horse shoe flotation device and a helicopter rescue sling. The difference being increased ability to get into the sling safely and securely for the person in the water.

Drill

So the boat has dropped sails and the engine is on. Return towards the sound of the whistle. The casualty is spotted and waves to you. Alert the helm, asking them to steer towards them.

As the boat passes by the casualty, simply sling the life sling to them. The retrieval line can be paid out to avoid snagging on the propeller.

Beam

Bring them in to the beam rather than the stern to avoid the propeller. Allow enough slack to man oeuvre themselves into the device comfortably so the upper body is out of the water.

You can now use a winch to hoist the crew member back on board.

These are some details you need about Life Slings:

• United States Coast Guard approved

• 125' of retrieval line

• Hi visibility yellow sling

• Instructions for use graphics on storage bag

Here are some advantages:

• Your crew member won't come near the propeller

• They can brought along side the beam in a controlled fashion

• The retrieval line won't foul the propeller

• Quick recovery means crew member won't panic

Here is a video presentation to further your understanding:

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