Important secondary function of lifelines

[dlandersson]

There have been two separate incidents - in both cases the waves were less than 2 feet. In both cases the water tempt was cited - the people had no idea about what they were getting into. One of the dead was a "rising star" at a local law firm - not sure how "rising" you can be at 26 -must have been just out of law school.

Falling in is quite different than going swimming

Just wondering, anyone wearing PFD

Any beer, wine, etc. being used

What were the sea conditions

[DaveC426913]

One fell in...and the rest died going to the "rescue".

That's another thing I've learned.

If one person goes into the water, you have one emergency and n rescuers.
If someone goes into the water after them, now you have two emergencies, and n-1 rescuers.

[DaveC426913]

Spoke too soon! A crew member went overboard in tonight's race.
No details, but he's fine.