Man-overboard procedures
- Place the motor in neutral to stop the propeller turning and swing the helm so the propeller is away from the person overboard
- Throw a lifebuoy, horseshoe or life jacket to the person and keep them in sight at all times
- Approach the person with the vessel moving slowly. Approach with the
vessel heading into the wind and swell so that the person drifts to the
boat - Help the person into the boat, preferably over the stern, because a
small craft may capsize or take water if you try taking them over the
side. On yachts with overhanging sterns you should pull them in a the
lowest point of freeboard - Practise your overboard procedures whenever possible.