[Rhodes22-list] Single Handing

[Chris Geankoplis]

I've had a couple of experiences with selfinflating vests.  IN the mid '90's
I had a couple of Westmarine selfinflaters that I use religiously on my R22
when crossing the Gulfstream or doing any night sailing and during any bad
weather.  They worked great and gave a real sense of security.  The only
down side was one time while at anchor in the Bahamas, there was a loud and
strange noise from the cabin.  I looked in and to my horror the entire keel
of the boat had been driven up through the hull, even shoving the stepdown
up 6 or 8 inches!  Upon closer examination I found that one of the jackets I
stored under the stepdown had selfinflated (high humidity perhaps?) lifting
up the stepdown.  You know they might prove useful in lifting somethin up a
couple of inches in an emergency.

Chris G.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cowie" <ccowie at cowieassociates.com>
To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Single Handing


>
> Bill:
>
> Is this they type of pdf you like to use?  West Marine seems to have a
> pretty good product.  Self inflating seems to make sense and I like to low
> profile look of this product.
>
>
>
> Bill Effros wrote:
> >
> > It depends on your shape.  I like a short harness.  I wouldn't consider
> > anything other than an inflatable, because I just won't wear it.  I'll
> > check my brand.  I wear it all the time, but never clip on.  People
> > drown clipped onto boats, getting dragged behind.  I can't figure out
> > how to clip on in such a way I can't be knocked into the water (jackline
> > too long; distance from water too short) when going forward.
> >
> > I never leave the cockpit when clipped on.  I make a jackline between
> > rear cleats and clip on if I feel I need it.  Then I heave-to or anchor
> > until the situation passes.
> >
> > Bill  Effros
> >
> >
> >
> > cowie wrote:
> >> Perhaps this has already been disgused on the forum but does anyone
have
> >> a
> >> prefered life jacket/harness option that provides adequate and safe
> >> protection but doesn't overly restrict movement?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Caesarsailor wrote:
> >>
> >>> Thanks Hank,
> >>>
> >>> We seem to need these reminders.  Perhaps we need to begin saying that
> >>> "real sailors wear lifejackets."
> >>>
> >>> Caesar
> >>>
> >>> From: Hank <hnw555 at gmail.com>
> >>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Single Handing
> >>> To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> >>> Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 9:47 AM
> >>>
> >>> Here is why you should always wear your life jacket while single
> >>> handing!!!
> >>>
> >>> http://apnews.excite.com/article/20080819/D92LCL781.html
> >>>
> >>> Hank
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