Pull the POB alongside.
The POB may be more comfortable by rotating the
Lifesling2 180 degrees and floating on his/her back,
but once alongside, make sure that the POB is rotated
back so that he is facing the retrieval line. Maintain
tension on the retrieval line so the POB will not slip
out. Once alongside, guide the POB to a ladder or
swimstep and assist in getting POB out of the water.
Do not put yourself in dangerous positions and fall in
the water yourself. Use a harness when necessary.
If the POB is unable to get out of the water, lift
POB up as far as possible and tie the retrieval
line to a cleat.
The POB is secured out of immediate drowning
danger while preparations for lifting aboard are
made. Rig a hoisting tackle (optional) or other lifting
device with the lifting point high enough above the
deck so that the POB will clear the rail. Attach one
end of the tackle to either the retrieval line loop
that runs through the two webbing loops ends of
the Lifesling2 or the loop that is tied three feet from
the webbing loops. Determine the proper lifting
device for your boat before using
the Lifesling2!
Hoist POB aboard.
If unable to bring POB aboard, radio or signal for
help. Remember, once the person is alongside, you
will not lose them and there is time to summon help.
Pull victim to boat. Assist
using ladder or swimstep
to get out of the water
If victim is unable to help
get aboard, secure victim
alongside boat and rig
hoisting tackle
Hoist victim aboard. If
unable to retrieve, call or
signal for help
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