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==Man Over Board Procedures==
When sailing while a ''man overboard event'' need not indicate rough waters, but it usually does, and in such conditions the difference in [[drift]] between the unfortunate unwilling swimmer and a small boat (with it's high exposed surfaces) can be extreme. Adding in the effect of currents, and the limited maneuvering ability of sail-powered vessels, and the safety of the swimmer is jeapordized by any unnecessary delay, or indeed, the loss of sight of the swimmer, which may result in the rescuers passing by and leaving the swimmer to an unkind fate. It follows that the paramount action one takes is to keep the swimmer in sight. Other emergency actions designed to minimize the distance the boat procedes from the swimmer and minimize her exposure to cruel cold waters have been developed and taught widely over the years. These techniques are the topics in this sub-article.
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