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1. Stop the boat if near the person in the water, or circle at slow speed.

2. Open the case and pull out the flotation collar. Throw it beyond or as close

to the person as possible.

3. If the person cannot reach the flotation collar, slowly circle the person with

the boat, towing the collar so that the floating line is moved to the person.

Stop the boat and engine (to ensure the prop is not turning).

4. The person slips the flotation collar over the head and shoulders and

around the chest at armpit level.

5. Crew on the boat pull the person to the boat. (Use a winch if necessary.)

6. The method used to get the person onboard depends on the boat and its

gear—the boat owner or captain should plan ahead for this in case of

emergency. The person may be able to climb a swim ladder or assist with

being pulled in over the side.

7. If the person is too weak to assist, and if crew cannot manually pull the

person aboard, you may need to hoist the person with a winch, using the

flotation collar as a sling (as described in the illustrations on the LifeSling

storage bag.)

Hoisting the Person Aboard

Getting the rescued person to the boat is only half the process—getting the

person back on board may be the most difficult part. Even in ideal circumstances

with light wind and calm seas, most people are too heavy to be lifted straight up

the side of the boat and over the rail by one or two crew. Someone who has been

in the water for a while may be too exhausted to climb a ladder or help the

rescuing crew. When the wind is up and waves are making the boat roll and pitch,

it can be difficult even for a strong person to climb back aboard. Therefore it’s

critical to have a plan for hoisting the person.

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