If there are high winds on the Segel, I prefer that we use the "Quick Stop Method" (diagram above) during a Man Overboard (MOB) situation. However, if winds are light, we will stop the boat by heaving to -- bringing the yacht to less than one knot of speed and throwing the life sling to the MOB. Either way, I will make the call depending on the weather.
Here is a FULL PDF, 6-page document on the Quick Stop Method. You only need to be concerned with the first two pages that describe the basic steps, but please read before the trip. We'll talk more about this before we leave dock and practice (I promise) both the Quick Stop Method and heaving to.
Heaving to is easier than the Quick Stop Method, but please read the Wiki page on it so you at least know what it means. Here is a diagram of a boat that is "hove to" (past participle of "heave to"):
A third concern is the case that we are hit by a thunderstorm. Please see my guidelines from 2005 for these.
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Nice graphics. Last time we heaved to in the Segel we had the main out to leeward. I guess you'll go over it when we get there.
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