Trail a knotted line

Hi folks.  Quick note;

Speaking with a delivery captain yesterday, he mentioned his practice of trailing a 100' line, knotted every foot when on a passage.  If you are solo sailing and fall overboard, swim to the wake and grab the line.

I'd add, tie a lifesaving bowline when you reach the line in case you lose your grip of strength....

Do you know what a lifesaving bowline is?  I've mentioned it before.  Hold a line with the left hand as if holding on to a boat dragging you.  Loop the line behind you and with the right (or vise versa) tie a bowline.

Whirlpool?

Just a quick note

 from the History Channel "7 deadly seas";
survival strategy when caught in a whirlpool (maelstrom) -

drop your anchor a bit to add bulk and weight in the water.  Intent is to fling you outward from center.  

Greetings from Bradenton

Please excuse my absence.  At any time please feel free to post questions or comments, I'm here, just otherwise occupied.   Lately I've been focused on accidental shooting awareness.   But sailing is a visceral part of me, and I'm always eager to talk or delve into a problem.

Currently I'm in Bradenton, Florida and the boat is on the hard in Maryland this winter.   So if any readers are here in Bradenton please send me a note if you'd like to meet or compare notes.   I haven't been out on the water here yet and want to, so come on!  

If you are thinking of buying or selling and want advice. if you have a project you'd like feedback on, whatever sailing questions you may have....Talk to me.  

What are your experiences?  This blog was meant to start a dialog.  Let's talk!

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